Papers: Konate wants future sorted before World Cup
Why it matters: Konate's decision impacts Liverpool's defensive stability before the World Cup.
- Ibrahima Konate wants his future sorted before the World Cup and is increasingly likely to stay at Liverpool (The Mirror).
- Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has emerged as a contender to replace Jose Mourinho at Benfica (The Sun).
- Southampton requires special FA permission to wear their yellow commemorative shirt for the FA Cup semi-finals due to kit rule non-compliance (The Athletic).
- Gabriel Martinelli is not expected to face further disciplinary action from the FA for pushing a referee during Arsenal's FA Cup defeat (The Athletic).
- Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou insists he is planning for the club's future (The Scottish Sun).
- Darts world No 1 Luke Littler has signed a third consecutive million-pound deal with boohooMAN (Daily Mail).
- Courtney Lawes is poised for a dramatic return to the Prem, making him available for England selection (The Telegraph).
- Tadej Pogacar is among riders being investigated for running a red light at a railway crossing during the Tour de Flanders (The Guardian).
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is pushing to finalize his future before the World Cup, with The Mirror indicating he's increasingly likely to remain at Anfield. Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim is being considered as a potential replacement for Jose Mourinho at Benfica, according to The Sun, while Southampton faces a hurdle with the FA regarding their yellow commemorative kit for the FA Cup semi-finals, as reported by The Athletic.
