Liverpool’s Centre-Back Dilemma: Guehi In, Quansah Out — What’s Next? | OneFootball

By Aiden Gharibian

Liverpool’s centre-back situation has flown somewhat under the radar this summer, despite several major developments, both confirmed and rumoured. The sale of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen has opened up a gap in the defensive depth chart, and with Ibrahima Konaté reportedly stalling on a contract extension, the uncertainty continues to grow. As Arne Slot begins reshaping the squad, all eyes will soon turn to how Liverpool addresses their evolving backline. So, what exactly is going on in the centre-back department at Anfield?

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Many Liverpool fans see him as a strong and ready-made replacement for Jarell Quansah, whose move to Bayer Leverkusen is now complete. But the bigger question lies with Ibrahima Konaté. What will Liverpool do if he doesn’t sign a new deal? Fans are hoping this won’t become another Trent Alexander-Arnold situation, where a key player runs down his contract. Right now, reports surrounding Konaté’s future are conflicting — some suggesting he could stay, others indicating contract talks have stalled. While it seems unlikely that he’ll be sold this summer, even if a new deal isn’t agreed, it’s certainly a situation worth monitoring closely heading into next year.

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The situation surrounding Liverpool’s centre-backs is certainly one filled with uncertainty. Will the Reds complete a move for Marc Guehi? And what lies ahead for Ibrahima Konaté’s future at the club? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear: Liverpool will need to make some key decisions at the heart of their defence sooner rather than later.