{"id":13863,"date":"2026-01-20T01:40:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T01:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=13863"},"modified":"2026-01-20T01:40:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T01:40:25","slug":"football-gossip-konates-contract-not-settled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=13863","title":{"rendered":"Football gossip: Konate&#8217;s contract not settled"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\"><i class=\"ssrcss-xbdn93-ItalicText e5tfeyi2\">Ibrahima Konate is looking for a better-paid contract, Flamengo have not given up on signing Lucas Paqueta and <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/chelsea\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\"><i class=\"ssrcss-xbdn93-ItalicText e5tfeyi2\">Chelsea<\/i><\/b><\/a><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\"><i class=\"ssrcss-xbdn93-ItalicText e5tfeyi2\"> may need to dig deeper to land Jeremy Jacquet.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/arsenal\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Arsenal<\/b><\/a><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\"> <\/b>forward Gabriel Jesus is wanted by<b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\"> Palmeiras. <\/b>The 28-year-old has recovered from a long-term injury but is out of contract in 2027 and could return to Brazil.<b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\"> <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-15478483\/Gabriel-Jesus-Arsenal-deal-injury.html\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Mail)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/manchester-united\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Manchester United<\/b><\/a> are keeping tabs on 21-year-old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/sunderland\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Sunderland<\/b><\/a><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\"> <\/b>midfielder Noah Sadiki, and could offer Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte, 24, in a swap deal for the DR Congo international. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givemesport.com\/man-united-manuel-ugarte-noah-sadiki-swap-deal\/\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Give Me Sport)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Meanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo is expected to stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/manchester-united\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Manchester United<\/b><\/a> following the appointment of interim boss Michael Carrick. The 20-year-old midfielder, who has 10 England caps, was considering a loan move to play more regularly. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Fabrizio Romano)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Ipswich Town<\/b> are keen on signing <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Bristol City<\/b> winger Anis Mehmeti in the window. The 25-year-old Albania international is out of contract this summer. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/exclusive-ipswich-town-eye-move-for-bristol-citys-anis-mehmeti\/\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Football Insider)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Flamengo<\/b> remain interested in signing midfielder Lucas Paqueta from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/west-ham-united\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">West Ham United<\/b><\/a><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">, <\/b>although it is understood there has been no contact between the clubs since last week about a deal for the 28-year-old Brazil international. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/live-blog\/11095\/12476234\/transfer-centre-live-football-transfer-news-updates-and-rumours?postid=10882109#liveblog-body\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Sky Sports)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/west-ham-united\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">West Ham<\/b><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/aston-villa\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Aston Villa<\/b><\/a> midfield target Quinten Timber was left out of the starting line-up for <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Feyenoord<\/b> on Sunday. <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Marseille<\/b> have already made an offer for the 24-year-old Dutchman&#8217;s services. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/article-15475719\/Crystal-Palace-hold-35m-Jean-Philippe-Mateta-Bournemouth-close-10-4m-latest-West-Hams-midfielder-search-TRANSFER-WINDOW-WATCH.html\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Mail)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/liverpool\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Liverpool<\/b><\/a> and Ibrahima Konate remain some way apart over a new contract. The France international, 26, is in his fifth season at Anfield and believes he should be one of the best-paid defenders in the Premier League. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/liverpool\/new-konate-deal-worrying-new-hurdle-richard-hughes-50m-dilemma-exclusive\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Teamtalk)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/liverpool\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Liverpool<\/b><\/a><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\"> <\/b>could move to replace Konate with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/tottenham-hotspur\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Tottenham<\/b><\/a><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\"> <\/b>defender Micky van de Ven, with <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Real Madrid<\/b> also paying attention to the 24-year-old Netherlands defender&#8217;s future. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/liverpool\/liverpool-transfer-news-micky-van-de-ven-tottenham-quadruple-signing\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Teamtalk)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/chelsea\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Chelsea<\/b><\/a> have agreed personal terms with 20-year-old Jeremy Jacquet, but will still need to improve their bid to sign the <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Rennes<\/b> and France Under-21 defender who is also wanted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/arsenal\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Arsenal<\/b><\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/01\/18\/chelsea-agree-personal-terms-sign-56m-star-ahead-arsenal-26369497\/\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Metro)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/afc-bournemouth\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Bournemouth<\/b><\/a> plan to resist any bids for Marcos Senesi this month even though the 28-year-old Argentine has turned down multiple offers to extend his contract, which expires in the summer. <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Juventus<\/b> and <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Barcelona<\/b> have shown interest in the defender. <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/football\/3918413\/bournemouth-chelsea-transfer-marcos-senesi\/\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Talksport)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/articles\/c5ydpzynermo?at_medium=RSS&#038;at_campaign=rss\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ibrahima Konate is looking for&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13864,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[251],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13863"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13863"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13863\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/13864"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13863"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13863"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13863"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}