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Ibrahima Konate has said it remains a “dream” to be at Liverpool but the club may soon beware of the need to avoid another contract dispute around a big name.

And while the expectation is that the first two could stay and the latter is more likely to depart, the intense focus placed on their futures has dominated a season where the club have been thriving on the pitch.



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It's just a dream."

Arne Slot ’s men entered this weekend’s Premier League action with a seven-point lead that was reduced to four by Arsenal's win away to Leicester City on Saturday lunchtime, they are in next month’s Carabao Cup final and finished top of the Champions League league phase to tee up a round of 16 tie next month.

Konate, aside from a brief spell out injured, has been key to that success but the reality is Liverpool will need to make a decision over his future this summer to avoid the risk of losing another valued star for nothing 12 months later.

The transfer fee he could command will also be diminished by the contract situation - a situation potential bidders will be aware of.

Liverpool host Wolves on Sunday afternoon looking to regain their buffer.

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