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Liverpool transfer news: Paris Saint-Germain 'all in' on trying to sign key defender

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Liverpool are reportedly bracing themselves for offers from Paris Saint-Germain for one of their key defenders.
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Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly identified a Liverpool defender as a priority signing.

The French giants are currently well on their way to winning another Ligue 1 title, holding a nine-point lead at the top of the standings.

However, at a time when Luis Enrique's side still have work to do to qualify for the last 24 of the Champions League, defender Milan Skriniar has left for Fenerbahce.

Although the Slovakia international was not viewed as a key man, it has essentially freed up space in the squad for a new centre-back.

According to Anfield Watch, PSG officials are ready to go 'all in' to sign Ibrahima Konate.

Contract situation a concern for Liverpool?

With less than 18 months remaining on Konate's contract, the situation will be of natural concern to the Merseyside giants when Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk may not remain at the club in the long term.

Twenty-five-year-old Konate has already acknowledged earlier this week that discussions will need to be held over his future, aware that interest will grow in his signature should he remain with a deal until 2026.

The report suggests that PSG have identified Konate as their primary target when it comes to bolstering their central-defensive ranks, Paris having been his home in the past.

Konate has not featured in French football since 2017 and it is plausible to expect the player to want to experience Ligue 1 at some point in his career.

Marquinhos and Willian Pacho are currently the first-choice pairing in the middle of Luis Enrique's backline, and Konate would likely expect to replace one of those players in order to move to Parc des Princes.

What will be Liverpool's next move?

Supporters will hope that the club have learned lessons from the speculation that has accompanied Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah having entered the final six months of their contract.

There is still another year before Konate reaches that stage, yet the former RB Leipzig man is an increasingly important figure when considering the age of Van Dijk.

A total of 112 appearances have been made since his 2021 arrival including 22 outings since Arne Slot's arrival as Liverpool bid to win four pieces of silverware.

Although no offers will be considered during this transfer window, Liverpool may need to take a difference stance in the summer.

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