Paris Saint-Germain are setting their sights on Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate as they prepare for a summer recruitment drive, with ESPN reporting the French champions are keen to bring the center-back home to the French capital.
PSG manager Luis Enrique has identified Konate as an ideal long-term defensive partner for Marquinhos, as the club looks to strengthen their backline. The 25-year-old, who was born in Paris and spent five years developing in the Paris FC academy, is reportedly open to the possibility of a return to his hometown.
However, Konate's immediate focus remains on Liverpool's ambitious pursuit of multiple trophies this season, with the Reds still in contention for the Premier League, Champions League, and Carabao Cup. The French international has put any decisions about his future on hold while the team chases silverware on multiple fronts.
The situation is made more intriguing by Konate's contract status at Anfield. With just over a year remaining on his current deal, the defender has already rejected Liverpool's initial extension offer. His time at the club has been somewhat hampered by injuries, which have limited him to no more than 22 Premier League appearances in a single season since his arrival in 2021.
The 21-cap France international now finds himself at a crossroads, with the power to shape his future firmly in his own hands. Should Liverpool's trophy pursuit prove successful this season, it could potentially influence Konate's decision to seek a new challenge, with PSG ready to provide a homecoming opportunity for the talented defender.
