Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he has yet to commit his long-term future to the club.

However, Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that Liverpool are confident of agreeing on a new deal with the player. He has added that ‘negotiations are advancing well’, and the two parties are likely to reach an agreement.

The 26-year-old has been a key player for Liverpool since joining the club, and keeping him at the club for the long term would be ideal. Liverpool have been quite poor defensively this season, and they cannot afford to weaken the team in the summer.

Also, losing a player like him on a free transfer would have been a devastating blow.

Meanwhile, the French International has not been at his best this season and needs to improve his performance. With his long-term future sorted, it is fair to assume that the 26-year-old will be able to focus on his football and recapture his peak form.