Gossip: Konate turns down latest Reds contract offer
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate, who is out of contract next summer, has rejected the club's latest offer of a new deal. (Guardian), externalArsenal have expressed an interest in 22-year-old Paris St-Germain forward and Liverpool target Bradley Barcola, who is also wanted by Bayern Munich. (L'Equipe - in French, subscription required), externalMeanwhile, Bournemouth's 21-year-old Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez is set to complete his medical on Tuesday before joining the Reds. (Athletic - subscription required), externalWant more transfer news? Read Tuesday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
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