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Liverpool Eye ‘Scarily Talented’ Star As Ibrahima Konate Replacement
Liverpool have identified their top target to replace Ibrahima Konate. The French defender is facing an uncertain future with his contract at Anfield set to expire next summer. As a result, he’s able to sign a pre-contract from January 1st with clubs outside of England.
Real Madrid had been heavily linked with the player, while Paris Saint-Germain have since emerged as candidates to sign the 25-year-old as a successor to Marquinhos, along with numerous other European sides.
Konate could yet sign a new deal with Liverpool, but in preparation, Liverpool aren’t taking any chances after drawing up a list of replacements ahead of next month’s January transfer window.
Liverpool Eye Jeremy Jacquet Deal
Liverpool’s top target to replace Konate is Jeremy Jacquet. According to Caught Offside, the Rennes defender is the frontrunner to move to Anfield, ahead of Marc Guehi and Nico Schlotterbeck who make up the three-man shortlist.
Described as ‘scarily talented’, the 20-year-old is a long-term target for the Reds who have been impressed by his composure and leadership skills. The club’s scouts have even been in attendance for numerous Ligue 1 fixtures.
Jacquet made his first team breakthrough with Rennes last term, making 16 appearances. So far this season, he’s played 15 times this term, missing just one match through suspension.
Liverpool Must Plan For The Future
Liverpool’s move for Jacquet indicates that the club are preparing for the future. While the French defender is an exceptional target, he’s still very raw with just 51 senior appearances to his name.
Konate’s contract situation is an immediate concern for Liverpool. They’ll be looking to resolve that situation that situation in the January transfer window with the 25-year-old potentially in line to sign a pre-contract agreement with a non-English club. Regardless of what happens with him, the Reds need a central defender for added depth.
Liverpool also have to consider the long-term future of Virgil van Dijk. While there are no immediate concerns over his performances or role in the team, the 34-year-old is surely moving into the final years of his career which means that the Reds have a decision to make.
Making a contingency plan for the day that Van Dijk leaves has to be a priority for Slot’s side and Jacquet could form part of that plan.
At just 20 years of age he’s someone who could take a couple of years to find his feet at the highest level and that timeline could work perfectly if he’s to become a long-term solution to the club’s centre-back problem.
Fabrizio Romano Shares Liverpool Contract Update on Ibrahima Konate
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