"We bring new players, we will adapt, we will try to understand each other and at a point, with time, we will win a trophy." From the moment Ibrahima Konate said this about Liverpool's situation while away on international duty with France, it seemed likely that he would sign a new deal to stay at the club. Yes, most clubs don't leave it this late to tie down their starters, but contracts have become a particularly complex sideshow over the past few years at Anfield.