Deal very advanced: Journalist drops transfer update concerning Liverpool
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Real Madrid’s pursuit of Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté is reportedly at an advanced stage, with the Spanish club eager to sign the 26-year-old centre-back, whose Liverpool contract expires in June 2026. Despite being a key figure in Liverpool’s defense alongside Virgil van Dijk, Konaté has not yet agreed to a contract extension, which has intensified interest from Real Madrid.
Reports indicate that Real Madrid views Konaté as a primary target to bolster their defense, alongside Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano, both of whom are entering the final year of their contracts. Real Madrid reportedly made an initial enquiry during the summer transfer window and is prepared to renew efforts to secure his services, potentially on a free transfer next year.
Konaté’s connection with the Real Madrid-linked French contingent, including Kylian Mbappé, has also been highlighted. In interviews, Konaté humorously mentioned Mbappé calls him frequently to persuade him about a move to Spain, though Konaté denied speaking Spanish fluently, suggesting he is still assessing his options.
Liverpool, which recently lost Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, reportedly finds the situation frustrating yet remains open to negotiation. The club seems willing to engage in talks, but no agreement with Konaté has been reached thus far. His decision will be closely watched given his rising stature both at Liverpool and within the French national team.
The ongoing negotiations and Real Madrid’s interest in Konaté underline a potentially significant defensive transfer ahead, as the Spanish giants look to refresh their squad with world-class talent while Liverpool braces for the possibility of losing another defender to one of their main European rivals.
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