Liverpool are losing two stars for free this summer, and they are keen to make sure that doesnât happen again. Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah have both confirmed they will be leaving Anfield at the end of the season. Losing first-team players for free is something that every club wants to avoid, and Liverpool have been working hard to avoid it by negotiating several new contracts. Ryan Gravenberch was the first to put pen to paper this season, but discussions have reportedly begun with Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister too. Ibrahima Konate is into the final weeks of his deal and, despite reports stating an agreement was close, is yet to sign an extension â now it has been revealed why. Why Ibrahima Konate hasnât signed a new deal yet Negotiations over a new deal for the Frenchman have been ongoing for close to 18 months, and the defender has expressed his desire to agree a new deal with the club. Progress has been slow though, and the Reds are running out of time to reach an agreement before the 26-year-old becomes a free agent. An agreement appeared to be closer than ever, but fans are still awaiting an official announcement because there are two big hold ups. Thatsâs according to TEAMtalk, who claim that the agentâs fees and the signing-on fee have been sticking points in negotiations and are the two reasons that Konate hasnât put pen to paper yet. All the other terms of the contract have been agreed in principle but if the two parties canât come to an agreement over the final two points, then the Frenchman will leave the club for free. Losing Konate for nothing would be a massive blow to the club, especially as an agreement is so close, so they may be tempted to agree to the playerâs demands. Konate is expected to receive a significant pay rise if an extension is agreed, but time is running out to keep the Frenchman in Merseyside.
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