Liverpool news: Double deal update as Reds risk Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer repeat

Liverpool news: Double deal update as Reds risk Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer repeatLiverpool boss Arne Slot has received mixed news as he builds his squad ahead of next season as two talismanic figures approach a crossroadsCommentsSportTom Sunderland Sports writer05:00, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesLiverpool boss Arne Slot is close to seeing Ibrahima Konate sign a contract extension at Anfield(Image: Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)The 2025/26 season hasn't gone how Liverpool envisioned but Arne Slot is focused on keeping as much of his band together as possible. In that regard, fans have two very intriguing updates to mull over at the start of this week.‌The Reds are flying high on the back of a Merseyside derby win over Everton on Sunday. Virgil van Dijk's last-minute decider marked a triumphant start to the Hill Dickinson Stadium era in this fixture while keeping Liverpool's hopes for a top-five Premier League finish well on track.‌Heading towards the summer, the focus will soon shift toward next term's project and how best to reignite the team's title ambitions. And Mirror Football breaks down the latest headlines from around Anfield as the Merseysiders target a sprint finish over the line.‌Konate closes in on new contractJust when it looked certain Ibrahima Konate was bound for the Anfield exit when his contract expires this summer, a fresh update has completely swung momentum. And according to the player himself, director Richard Hughes may be the one to blame for the fact a deal wasn't done before now.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageKonate said this week: "My future? 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.‌READ MORE: Dominik Szoboszlai reveals Liverpool contract talks have stalled in update on futureREAD MORE: Ibrahima Konate settles his future and urges Liverpoo...