Liverpool news as Ibrahima Konate and Dominik Szoboszlai give contract updates

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To be fair, there are many things people have said, but for a long time, we have spoken with the club, and we are close to an agreement.Konate is a key member of Arne Slot's squad(Image: Getty Images)"I think everyone wished for that for as long as possible, but we are in a good way. This is what I always wanted."I'm waiting to sort the contract, but when everything is sorted, you will have to ask Richard what I said to him in September, November, and he's going to say something to make everyone quiet."Szoboszlai admits 'no progress'Less encouraging, however, is the latest update from Dominik Szoboszlai regarding his own contract situation.The former RB Leipzig midfielder, who is among the frontrunners for Liverpool's Player of the Season accolade, has revealed that neither he nor the club has taken any meaningful steps toward agreeing on an extension.Szoboszlai, 25, has just two years remaining on his current deal.

"So I cannot say anything new about my contract situation. We have a lot of games to go, and I am focusing on that."As you guys maybe know, my contract ends in 2028, so I am ready to go every day, every week, and then let's see.

Of course, I see myself here in the long term, but as I say, it is not really in my hands anymore."I love being here, as I've said many times. I love the fans, and I really like to be here.