Liverpool news: Ibrahima Konate update issued as Jurgen Klopp admits Arne Slot awkwardness

Liverpool news: Ibrahima Konate update issued as Jurgen Klopp admits Arne Slot awkwardnessLiverpool's lack of certainty ahead of the summer could have an effect on their squad buildingCommentsSportFasika Zelealem Senior Sports Reporter05:00, 05 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesArne Slot and Ibrahima Konate's futures at Liverpool have each been under the microscope(Image: PETER POWELL/AFP via Getty Images)Arne Slot's second season slump at Liverpool had extra fuel added to the fire by Jurgen Klopp's recent return to Anfield. It's been a dismal defence of the Reds' Premier League title, with the Dutchman so far leading the club to sixth in the table.‌The likes of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz have had their issues with injuries and form, with Liverpool looking like a shadow of the team that stormed the league last season. With the Reds set to once again utliise the transfer market this summer, a replacement for Mohamed Salah will be now be needed following the announcement he will leave Anfield at the end of the season.‌Liverpool's only chance of winning a trophy now rests solely on the Champions League after their 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Manchester City in Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final defeat. The uncertainty of Ibrahima Konate's future in Merseyside, meanwhile, has taken a new twist, while Klopp opened up about the awkwardness of his return. Mirror Football takes a look at the latest stories coming out of Anfield.‌FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageIbrahima Konate planAmid the uncertainty of several of Liverpool's playing squad, the situation of Ibrahima Konate could very well be at the top of the list. Out of contract at the end of the season, negotiations over a new deal with the France international have reportedly stagnated, with his future in the balance.The 26-year-old was previously linked with a move to Real Madrid. However, according to Fabrizio Romano, via Ca...