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Al-Ittihad pursues Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate amid contract disputes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:10 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Al-Ittihad pursues Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate amid contract disputes

Summary

Al-Ittihad is reportedly targeting Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate as he prepares to leave the club. Liverpool recently confirmed several departures due to contract expirations, including Konate, who ended negotiations for a new deal. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah is also a subject of interest, with Al-Ittihad seeking to strengthen their squad after releasing Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante. Reports indicate that Paris Saint-Germain is also pursuing Konate’s signature, adding to the competition for his move.

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By the Numbers

•Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool as contract talks fail.
•Al-Ittihad prioritizes Konate in their recruitment efforts.
•Mohamed Salah may also move, potentially to Fenerbahce.
•Liverpool's roster changes follow the end of several contracts this summer.
•Konate has drawn interest from PSG alongside Al-Ittihad.

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Liverpool are in a period of transition. Several Premier League title-winning heroes are going to leave when their contracts officially expire at the end of June.Mohamed Salah has reached an agreement...
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