Ibrahima Konate is 'tempted' by the prospect of joining Paris Saint-Germain, according to a report. The Liverpool defender has just under 18 months remaining on his current deal on Merseyside.

The Reds are already facing three concerns with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah all out of contract this summer. Arne Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes face a battle to tie down their star men while Liverpool challenge at the upper reaches of the Premier League table, as well as the Champions League and Carabao Cup.

However, in a report from ESPN, Konate is reportedly interested in the offer from the Ligue 1 giants, with Luis Enrique's side seemingly viewing the France international as a long-term option in their backline.

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The outlet adds that the Parisens are keen to bring their national team star to the Parc des Princes and the option to return to the French capital is 'tempting'. Konate fielded questions over his future during the preparations for their Champions League league phase encounter with Ligue 1 side Lille.

At the time, The Times reported that Konate's stance could hinge on the futures of Salah, Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold with the possibility of delaying his decision, in order to have a clearer idea over the team around him after being offered a new deal.

“Who talked about that a few months ago?” Konate asked. “The club didn’t say anything, I didn’t say anything. It’s one person who said that. I was not ready, I didn’t know when he said that.

"But, after, I spoke with the club. I think I am really focused on what happens now. We will see what will happen.”

Although in the latest edition of The Reds Roundtable was released on the official Liverpool club channels in which Konate spoke about his long-term future at Anfield.

"Honestly, to be in this club, this means a lot of things because I'm a part of this story of this club and I really hope this season and the seasons of the future we will do great things as well," he said. "I'm really happy to be here. It's just a dream."

Meanwhile, Football Insider have claimed that head coach Arne Slot is keen on signing Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven this summer.

It has been suggested that the 23-year-old is highly rated by the Reds boss and is capable of deputising alongside Konate or Van Dijk.

The former Wolfsburg defender has had an impressive start to life in the Premier League with the North London club but has been hampered by injury. This season, he has managed just nine top-flight appearances after a knee and hamstring injury respectively.