31 Mar 2026 12:01:18
I know players are heavily media trained and very careful with what they say but Konate doesn't sound like a man on his way out of the club.
“We bring new players, we will adapt, we will try to understand each other and at a point, with time, we will win a trophy.”
“We will have success and when we win the Premier League or Champions League, people will forget every bad season we had because now we won the league last season.”
“This is just part of the success and we have to be relaxed because we have amazing fans, we have to stay together, and the success will come for sure.”
31 Mar 2026 12:48:41
The man wants his extension since Real dropped interest.
31 Mar 2026 13:15:20
Fingers crossed he leaves. A shocking season from the entire team, but Konate and Macca are the first two I'd be happy to see out the door. I'd be quite surprised if there is still an offer on the table for him.
31 Mar 2026 13:23:12
I hope he stays. We have enough to do this summer between buying two new wingers, at least one midfielder, and at least one fullback. Having to buy another central defender is the last thing we need. Konate signing a new contract and being third choice next season is ideal, in my opinion.
31 Mar 2026 13:28:00
There will be plenty who will take Konate on a free, trust me.
MacAllister, I would fully expect to at least £70m for him.
Jones, another £40m.
Elliott £30m.
Robbo will also go on a free to Celtic or another.
31 Mar 2026 13:45:57
100%, Salah. Those two, in particular, would be my second and third choices to leave, right after Slot himself. Konate is just a poor player, and MacAllister isn't good enough at this level though he does have abilities that could be useful in other leagues.
31 Mar 2026 14:10:33
Football is a crazy sport.
Mac and Konate are deemed (with strong arguments) not good enough, but have been linked to (arguably) the biggest club in the world in Real.
And then there's Darwin, who fans miss and want back, who LFC couldn't get rid of to any European club at 40% off and can't even get into a Saudi league squad.
31 Mar 2026 14:11:49
There might be plenty of suitors who would take Konate on a free, but not necessarily want to pay his wages. Then you are left with very few. I think he stays.
31 Mar 2026 14:33:28
Like you say, JK, absobloodylutely crazy. For what it's worth, I'd rather keep Mac Allister than have Nunez back.
31 Mar 2026 15:09:09
The least signings we have to do the better, but I agree Konate and Macca have been atrocious. Can't see anyone paying 70m for Macca after this season. With Konate it all depends which Ibou you're getting. Up to this season it'd be keep him, but I don't know on this season's form.
31 Mar 2026 15:31:09
It's a funny old world, JK.
31 Mar 2026 16:19:30
Macca is a very good player when played in the correct position, but that isn't down to him.
31 Mar 2026 16:51:00
I think Macca may end up at Madrid, and one of their midfielders coming the other way. There'll be a clearout there if they end up trophyless for a 2nd year running, and if we think we're getting the better of the deal, we'll go for it.
31 Mar 2026 16:52:44
I'd swap Darwin back for Macallister. In a heartbeat. Don't know what you all think Macca brings to the team. I know what Darwin brought.
31 Mar 2026 17:03:31
John, you've gone a day early with your April Fools, mate.
31 Mar 2026 17:22:19
Wasn't a book of the offside rules anyway, John.
01 Apr 2026 06:43:45
WTF... Couldn't care what he says, or how many times he's going to kiss the badge now, the lad has had the full season to up his game, he's been horrendous for 90% of the season... and, based on those performances, he doesn't get a new deal.
01 Apr 2026 07:17:55
Konate has tried to do the Trent situation, hoping Real come in for him, re buffed how many contract offers last summer.... Now willing to stay and probably get a new signing on fee and bumper wage increase. He should be shown the door, bang average at best these days and getting worse each season.
Let him leave, please, God. We have the new guys from last summer who are showing more enthusiasm for the club and fans than the old guard... Must keep building and getting rid of the dead wood.
01 Apr 2026 13:02:45
I'd let Konate go too. Not necessarily because of his ability, although I do think he's extremely inconsistent, but because he rejected multiple contract offers in hope of getting a deal with Real.
If RM no longer want him, and he suddenly wants to stay and demand exorbitant wages, I'd get rid of as he didn't show loyalty when it mattered.