Will Liverpool lose another player to Saudi Arabia? Al-Ittihad target Ibrahima Konate amid interest in team-mate Mohamed Salah

Konate's disappointment at missing out on the French call-up was compounded by his recent injury struggles. He has missed Liverpool's last two games due to an unspecified injury and his return to action is now a week away. However, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is still hopeful that the defender can regain his fitness soon and play a key role in the team's upcoming fixtures. Konate's career has been on an upward trajectory, and he has been touted as one of the most promising young defenders in Europe. Liverpool will be hoping that he returns to action soon, as they gear for upcoming fixtures against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Europa League opponent LASK. The Reds will need all their players fit and firing to achieve their goals in a hectic season ahead as they look to compete on multiple fronts.
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Will Liverpool lose another player to Saudi Arabia? Al-Ittihad target Ibrahima Konate amid interest in team-mate Mohamed Salah

Will Liverpool lose another player to Saudi Arabia? Al-Ittihad target Ibrahima Konate amid interest in team-mate Mohamed Salah

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is reportedly attracting the interest of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad.

According to RMC Sport, Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ittihad have their sights set on Liverpool defender Konate, while they also hold a keen interest in Nice defender and fellow France international Jean-Clair Todibo too.

In what can only be described as a difficult summer transfer window for Jurgen Klopp’s side, the Reds have so far lost Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino to the Middle East and their continues to be heavy rumours linking Mohamed Salah with a move to Saudi Arabia also.

While it remains to be seen whether Al-Ittihad’s interest in Konate turns into anything more concrete, he is still under contract at Anfield until the summer of 2026. Liverpool return to Premier League action against Aston Villa on Sunday, bidding to extend their unbeaten start to the new season.

 

 

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