Ibrahima Konate has opened up about the changes between last season and this one, with Liverpool looking more defensively secure under Arne Slot's style of play.

Ibrahima Konate has explained how Arne Slot has left him less “exposed” in defence, with a big change in the use of Trent Alexander-Arnold in particular. Konate’s longevity has been a clear project for Slot and his staff since taking over at Liverpool, which by and large has paid off.

Real Madrid are interested in signing Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool in the summer of 2025 with Paris Saint-Germain also keen.

This week's Blood Red column on Liverpool's contract offer to Ibrahima Konate and how they are looking to learn from the mistakes of a previous regime

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté is still to sign an Anfield contract extension despite being offered a new deal. The French defender has 18 months left on his current terms, talks having opened earlier this season, and he confirmed on Monday that a proposal has been made by the club.

Ibrahima Konate has offered an update on his ongoing contract talks as Liverpool continues to stall on three other key deals.

Liverpool’s French defender spoke about his growth as a player for the club and his goals for the season ahead of a Champions League clash with Lille.

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate admits he still has ... as the likes of fellow defenders Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold and forward Mohamed Salah, who have all entered the final ...

Liverpool cruised to victory over Ipswich to maintain their six point lead at the top of the Premier League table. Inside 11 minutes, the Reds were ahead as Dominik Szoboszlai received a pass from Ibrahima Konate and found himself in acres of space before cutting inside Kalvin Phillips to find the bottom corner with a fine left-footed strike.

In their recent 4-1 thrashing of Ipswich Town, Liverpool showcased not just their attacking prowess but also a defensive solidity that has been the backbone of their success under the guidance of Arne Slot.

According to a report by Caught Offside, Real Madrid has entered the race to sign Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate.

If you want to go even cheaper, Dean Huijsen (£4.4m) is also a fine pick. He is £0.4m cheaper than his team-mate and is nailed-on in that first team with Marcos Senesi (£4.6m) out until April.