What happened: Ibrahima Konaté is now expected to leave Liverpool when his contract expires this summer, departing as a free agent. Although the France defender had suggested the two sides were close to agreeing fresh terms, that is reportedly no longer the case. Coverage frames Jeremy Jacquet as unlikely to be his direct replacement, with a £13m signing tipped to fill the role instead.

Why it matters: Losing Konaté on a free transfer would strip Liverpool of established centre-back depth and hand any rival a bargain in the market. It also pushes the club back into the transfer market for a senior defender rather than promoting from within.

What to watch: Watch whether Liverpool firm up interest in the reported £13m target and whether Konaté's exit is formalised once his current deal lapses this summer.