One week before the January transfer window, the contractual situations of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold allow each to sign pre-contractual agreements with foreign clubs on January 1.

Recently, journalist Fabrizio Romano appeared on the Men in blazers show and discussed Liverpool’s contract situation.

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While Romano doesn’t have a definitive answer on whether or not Alexander-Arnold, Salah and van Dijk will be at the club next season, he did say that one Liverpool defender “will be extending his contract with Liverpool very, very soon “.

The player who looks set to sign a new contract with the Reds is Ibrahima Konaté.

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Konaté started the campaign strongly, making 18 appearances in all competitions. Liverpool have kept 10 clean sheets and won 16 of the 18 matches they have played.

The 25-year-old French international has made a significant contribution to club and country on the pitch, and the news that Liverpool will soon extend his stay at the club will help solidify the future of the Reds’ defense.