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Real Madrid has reportedly told its new manager, Xabi Alonso, to forget about signing Liverpool center-back Ibrahima Konate this summer.

Konate has been linked with a move to the Bernabeu, but the Reds reportedly want at least $80 million for the Frenchman — despite his contract expiring next June.

Rudiger's and Alaba's contracts are due to expire next summer, while Eder Militao has struggled with injuries in recent years, prompting Madrid to revamp its defense.

It has agreed a deal to sign Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth, and Konate could be the next player targeted

Paris Saint-Germain has also been linked with Konate, who is a self-confessed PSG fan, having supported the club since he was a young boy; the prospect of playing for Luis Enrique's team will undoubtedly appeal to the 25-year-old.

Konate confirmed earlier this season that he had been offered fresh terms to renew his deal at Liverpool but would not be drawn on whether he intended to stay

"It’s true, I’ve been offered a new contract by Liverpool,” Konate said during a press conference in January

Ibrahima Konate has been linked with a move away from Liverpool

Konate is still on the £80,000 ($106,000) a week salary that he signed upon joining Liverpool in 2021, and it is widely reported that he is demanding £200,000 ($265,000) a week in order to pen a renewal.

Meanwhile, Jeremie Frimpong touched down in the UK on a private jet on Tuesday as he prepares to complete his transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool.

The Reds agreed to trigger the €35 million ($40 million) release clause in the Dutchman's contract and he underwent his medical last week ahead of moving to the Premier League.

Liverpool bid farewell to Alexander-Arnold over the weekend, and his departure makes room in the squad for Frimpong, who has emerged as one of the most exciting right-sided players in world soccer in recent years.

He will become part of an already-strong Dutch contingent in the Reds' squad, alongside Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, and Cody Gakpo; head coach Arne Slot is also Dutch.