Without any extension in sight, the French centre-back is set to become a free agent when his current deal expires on June 30, following the path trodden by Trent Alexander-Arnold last summer.
However, it has now been claimed that Konate will in fact leave Anfield this summer, as talkSPORT were the first to report. Sky Sports News swiftly supported that speculation, revealing that even after long negotiations between the player and club, they "could not find common ground" over the terms of a new agreement.
The Stalemate
The weeks that followed Konate's public declaration were devoid of any official confirmation from the club. It was then reported that the two parties were still at a "stalemate." Now it appears as though Konate wasn't bluffing over his demands.
What's Behind the Departure?
It looks likely that Ibrahima Konate won't agree a new contract. Money is not believed to be the only factor in his decision.
Real Madrid's interest in Konate was thought to have been quashed back in November but the landscape in the Spanish capital has changed drastically since those reports.
Xabi Alonso, previously at the Bernabeu helm, has been credited with interest in Konate after taking over Chelsea while Bayern Munich are also thought to be admirers of a player with ample Bundesliga experience.