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I would say Reliable reporter hints at whether Ibou Konate is likely to sign new contractLiverpool fans are still waiting to see whether or not Ibrahima Konate agrees a contract extension at Anfield, with the defender having less than three months remaining on his current deal.There were reports from France earlier this week that the 26-year-old is closer than ever to penning fresh terms on Merseyside and wants his future to be resolved before he jets off for the World Cup in June.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ONAPPLE&GOOGLE PLAYThe clock is ticking rapidly for a decision to be made, although one trusted journalist has now hinted at the likelihood of the centre-back staying with the Reds rather than leaving on a free transfer.Lewis Steele leaning towards Konate signing new contractSpeaking on the Media Matters podcast forAnfield Index, Lewis Steele said of Konates contract situation at Liverpool:I am more leaning towards him staying than going. As it stands, nothing has been agreed just yet.The Dail Mail reporter added:If I had to put my eggs in one basket, I would say Konate does extend.Want more Empire of the Kop coverage? Add us as apreferred source on Googleto your favourites list for news you can trustKonate has had a tough season, but he remains vital to LiverpoolAfter many months of discussions, it shouldnt be much longer before we find out for certain whether or not Konate will be a Liverpool player next season, although the direction of travel appears to be increasingly towards him extending his contract rather than leaving.Its been a difficult campaign on and off the pitch for the Frenchman, whose father died in January and whose performances for the Reds have resulted in scathing criticism from media and pundits.After last nights defeat to PSG, Jamie Carragher fumed that the 26-year-old has been awful in recent months, although our number 5 did make one brilliant challenge on Warren Zaire-Emery which was initially given as a penalty before rightly being overturned by VAR.Konate has generally been performing way below his best this season, and Liverpool will need to see a consistent improvement from him over the next few weeks and should a new contract be agreed into the 2026/27 campaign.However, with the Reds not exactly overflowing with centre-back depth and Virgil van Dijk approaching the end of his glittering career, the France international remains a hugely important presence at Anfield, and hopefully the long-standing uncertainty over his future will soon be put to bed.

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Nike has admitted that its World Cup kits suffer from a design flaw affecting the shoulder area, conceding the appearance does not meet expectations.The sportswear giant confirmed in a statement to the Guardian that whilst the shirts perform as intended, the visual element has fallen below acceptable standards."During the recent international break, we observed a minor issue with our Nike national team kits, most noticeable around the shoulder seam," a company spokesperson said."Performance is unaffected, but the overall aesthetic is not where it needs to be."TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe admission represents an unusual misstep for the American manufacturer, which had heavily promoted the technology and design of its tournament collection upon launch.When the collection was unveiled in late March, the reception from supporters and commentators was broadly positive.The United States men's team received what many considered their most striking shirts in years, whilst France, England, Canada and Uruguay also garnered favourable reviews.However, once players actually donned the kits during the recent international window, attention quickly shifted to a single problematic detail: a conspicuous bunching effect running along the shoulder seam.The severity of the issue varied between different national team designs.On certain shirts, such as the striped American home jersey, the defect was hardly perceptible. On others, the problem proved far more pronounced and difficult to ignore.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Red Rum trainer's grandson to make Grand National debut with good luck charmJamie Carragher tears into Liverpool with ultimate insult as season worsens with PSG defeatRory McIlroy explains change in daughter Poppy as he targets second Masters titleThe flaw proved particularly striking on the elegant, understated shirt worn by French superstar Kylian Mbappe, where the effect appeared almost comical.Uruguay's players displayed perhaps the most severe examples during their friendly match against England, with some observers comparing their appearance to Shredder, the villain from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.Supporters who had spent between 75 and 150 on replica shirts reported encountering identical problems with their purchases. Some claimed success using steamers or washing the garments before wearing them.Others proved less forgiving."The way the shoulders are sewn together just makes them bunch like this no matter what," one Canadian supporter wrote on Reddit. "This is a stupid, STUPID design."Nike is now engaged in discussions with its partner federations and vendors as it considers potential remedies.Whether the kits will undergo any redesign remains uncertain, as does what compensation might be offered to dissatisfied customers.Any solution would require an enormous logistical effort given the sheer volume of jerseys already purchased and the compressed timeframe before the tournament begins."We always hold ourselves and our products to the highest standards and this fell short," the company stated. "We're working quickly to make this right for players and fans, because every kit should reflect the care, precision and pride that the game deserves."England shirts, that will be worn at this summer's World Cup, are priced from from 89.99 for adult Stadium (replica) versions, while official "Match" (authentic) shirts cost 134.99. Kids' shirts are priced at approximately 64.99 to 69.99.Fans kicked up a fuss over the price but they're still selling better than ever as football's biggest tournament looms.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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