The winds of change continue to sweep through Anfield. After watching two club legends announce their departures, Liverpool now appear to be bracing for yet another star to follow them out the exit door.
Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson have already confirmed they'll be moving on, but the ripple effects may not end there. In fact, it would be more surprising if this summer didn't bring further goodbyes.
Alisson Becker has been heavily linked with a switch to Juventus as he enters the final year of his contract. Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konaté's current deal is also set to expire—and reports suggest the club is already making contingency plans.
According to TuttoJuve, Liverpool have made AC Milan's Pierre Kalulu an "absolute priority" in the transfer window—a move that only makes sense if the Reds are preparing for Konaté's departure. But the Frenchman isn't the only one potentially on his way out. Virgil van Dijk has also been linked with a move, with Galatasaray reportedly circling as he enters the final year of his own contract. Even Joe Gomez, who nearly left last summer, seems even more likely to depart this time around.
Kalulu, however, would likely be brought in to replace a starting centre-back, not a squad player. That points squarely at either Konaté or Van Dijk.
As things stand on May 8, 2026, Konaté remains a defensive stalwart for Liverpool. The 26-year-old has built a formidable partnership with Van Dijk and has made 47 appearances this season, logging nearly 4,000 minutes and scoring twice. He most recently played the full 90 minutes in the 3–2 defeat to Manchester United on May 3. Despite the team's defensive struggles this term, Konaté's individual metrics remain strong—he boasts an 88% passing accuracy and ranks among the club's top performers for ball recoveries.
Konaté's future has been a primary focus for sporting director Richard Hughes. While his current deal was set to expire in 2026, recent reports from late April suggest Liverpool are nearing a long-term agreement to tie the Frenchman down. But with transfer rumors swirling and multiple defensive targets being tracked, one thing is clear: regardless of who ultimately leaves, Liverpool are preparing for another major changing of the guard. Another long-serving, title-winning stalwart looks ready to move on.