Konate suggested he indicated to club officials at the start of the campaign he was inclined to sign a new deal.

The forward is in the mix for his first appearance since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations with his future at the club uncertain.

The France international struck the crucial blow which got his new team back into the match after they had conceded for the eighth game in a row.

The centre-back is entering the final year of his current deal

The France international’s deal expires at the end of next season.

Jarell Quansah was preferred alongside Virgil van Dijk in the season-opener at Ipswich but Konate impressed against Brentford.