Liverpool issued Adam Wharton transfer update as Reds confident

Liverpool had a busy end to their summer transfer window, and already there is chatter about what might transpire in the New Year. The Reds bolstered their squad with eight new faces as they set their sights on retaining their Premier League crown this season.

Arne Slot and his team have hit the ground running, boasting three victories from their opening three Premier League matches this season, making them the only club with a flawless record so far. Liverpool resume their title defence when they journey to Burnley on Sunday.

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The January transfer window may still be four months away, but that hasn't stopped speculation about potential business for Liverpool. It's uncertain which players, if any, the Reds might attempt to recruit, but that isn't halting the rumour mill from spinning months ahead of time.

Express Sport look into the latest Liverpool transfer news and gossip from the past 24 hours...

Ibrahima Konate boost

Liverpool have received encouraging news regarding their aspirations to extend Ibrahima Konate's contract. TBR Football has revealed that the Reds have been in discussions with the French international's representatives in recent days, aiming to reach an agreement on an extension.

It's suggested that Liverpool now feel confident they can strike a deal with Konate to extend his contract beyond its current terms. Konate's existing contract is due to expire at the end of the season, and the defender has been strongly linked with a switch to Real Madrid.

Konate remains in talks with Anfield chiefs over a new contract and said at the end of last season: “This is a conversation with the club and we will see.

“For some people in the world to win the Premier League is better than winning the Champions League. We did unbelievably and we just have to be proud. Do what we can do. We don't look at other teams, we just have to write our story, That's it."

Adam Wharton latest

Liverpool could face stiff competition in their pursuit of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. According to The Athletic, Real Madrid have set their sights on the England international heading into next year.

The Spanish giants are reportedly in the market for a new midfielder and have identified Wharton and AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit as potential targets. Liverpool have been consistently linked with Wharton in recent transfer windows, but it is yet to be confirmed whether their interest is genuine.

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