30 August 2023 , 13:03
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Saudi side Al-Ittihad are now plotting a move for Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate as they continue to pursue Mo Salah.
The Reds have been plundered by clubs from Saudi throughout the summer transfer window. Jordan Henderson and Fabinho joined Al-Ettifaq and Al-Ittihad respectively, whilst Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino joined Al-Ahli at the end of his contract.
Liverpool could yet lose more players to Saudi clubs before the end of the window. Egyptian forward Salah is of serious interest to Ittihad. They have offered to make him the highest-paid player in the league, whilst they are also ready to table a huge bid to Liverpool.
Joe Gomez is also of interest to the reigning Saudi champions. He is not the only Liverpool player who is being looked at. According to French outlet RMC, they are also interested in defender Konate. It has been reported that he is an alternative to compatriot Jean-Clair Todibo - who is said to have already rejected a huge offer to stay with current club Nice.
Konate, 24, arrived at Liverpool from German giants RB Leipzig in the summer of 2021. Since then, he has gone on to make 55 appearances for the Reds but has struggled with injury during his time at Anfield.
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The French international still has three years left on his contract with the Merseyside outfit. The UK transfer window closes at 11pm on Friday night but Konate’s future could still remain uncertain after that.
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Saudi clubs are still able to complete deals for another week, something that Reds boss Klopp wants to see changed. Speaking amid interest in Salah, the German said: "It is massive, in the moment.
"Pretty much the worst thing I think is that the transfer window in Saudi Arabia is open for longer. If I am right, I heard something like that, then at least in Europe that's not helpful. UEFA or FIFA must find solutions for that.
"But in the end, at this moment, I don't know exactly what will happen. It is already influential, for us, for sure. We will have to learn to deal with it, and that's what we do. That's pretty much all I can say about it, time will show."
Whilst Liverpool could yet be about to bid farewell to some of their players late in the window, the Reds could move for a few signings themselves. Midfielders Cheick Doucoure and Wilfred Ndidi are thought to be on their shortlist over the closing days of the window.