Why Liverpool must sign free agent Marcos Senesi after troubling Ibrahima Konate update

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But a move on Liverpool’s part may very well depend on what happens with Ibrahima Konate’s future.

There had appeared to be some optimism over the Frenchman signing a contract extension ahead of the summer, with Real Madrid cooling their interest.

However, reliable reporting has indicated that both player and club have reached something of a stalemate, with both parties still yet to agree on improved terms.

Liverpool need to sign another centre-back

If there’s an opportunity to sign a Premier League-proven centre-back in Senesi, we’d probably be well-advised to grasp it.

While we appreciate the Bournemouth star would be a drop-off from Konate (particularly in aerial duels), the fact of the matter remains that Liverpool could do with bolstering their ranks regardless.

* Marcos Senesi and Ibrahima Konate’s stats in the 2025/26 Premier League season (Fotmob)

We do have two young and upcoming centre-backs in Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet, but both will be returning from injury and so will need to be carefully managed going into the next season.

Beyond that, it leaves Arne Slot with veteran stars in our French international and Virgil van Dijk, who could both leave the club within the next two summer windows.

So it’s not technicallyan ideal quota of centre-backs.

In that case, what possible harm could it do to reinforce the backline with a free, quality option in Marcos Senesi?

It’s a no-brainer, if you ask us!

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