Liverpool 'to sell Ibrahima Konate in January' - fans fume at Real Madrid reveal
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Aasif Rahman
Mon 8 September 2025 14:30, UK
Liverpool fans reacted all but unanimously to call for the club to sell Ibrahima Konate following his latest interview amid Real Madrid speculation.
Liverpool have undergone plenty of changes this summer, with Arne Slot making numerous changes to the squad with a number of new arrivals and departures.
While Liverpool broke the British record to sign Alexander Isak and added the likes of Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, several notable departures have also marked a summer exodus.
Luis Diaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Darwin Nunez all completed high-profile exits, and another significant departure could also be on the cards.
Football Insider revealed Liverpool will be willing to listen to offers for Konate in the January transfer window.
In light of his recent comments, many supporters have now taken to urge the club to cash in while they still can, with frustration growing over the situation.
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Konate has joked in a recent interview with French outlet Telefoot that Kylian Mbappe calls him “every two hours” in an attempt to persuade him to join Real Madrid.
The centre-back was also quizzed on whether he speaks Spanish, to which he replied “no”.
The question may have been asked in a possible reference to when Alexander-Arnold shocked fans that he could speak Spanish in his Real Madrid unveiling in the summer.
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Since joining Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2021, the defender has gone on to make 136 appearances for the Reds but has now entered the final few months of his deal.
Liverpool have been planning new talks with Konate after they failed to sign Marc Guehi on deadline day.
After contract talks stalled earlier this year, the club look to avoid losing him for free next summer.
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Real Madrid have continued to monitor Konate’s situation as contract talks seem to continue to stall, and will be available to talk to him regarding terms in January.
Football Insider revealed Liverpool will reignite their interest in Guehi in the January transfer window, which could open the door for an early exit for the Frenchman.
Now, fans feel betrayed after Konate’s latest comments and speaking about the idea of joining Real Madrid while contracted to the club.
One fan reacted to the news with: “Sell him in January”, with another adding “This is even more obvious than Trent.
Get him gone in January, and get Guehi in”.