What happened: Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Ibrahima Konaté will not extend his deal with Liverpool and will leave the club when his contract expires in roughly one month's time. Romano reported that negotiations broke down this week, ending hopes of a renewal. Konaté is therefore set to depart as a free agent.

Why it matters: Losing Konaté on a free denies Liverpool any transfer fee for a first-choice centre-back and opens a hole at the heart of their defence heading into the 2026 season. It deepens an unsettled period at Anfield, coming alongside reports that Slot and Liverpool are set to part ways.

What to watch: Attention turns to which clubs move for Konaté once he is a free agent and how Liverpool rebuild their backline before the new season. Romano's updates will be watched for confirmation of his next destination.