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Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has reportedly rejected a transfer approach from a Saudi Pro League club amid ongoing contract uncertainty and increasing interest from Real Madrid. The French international, currently in the final 12 months of his Liverpool contract, has turned down multiple contract extension offers from the club. Sources reveal that an unnamed Saudi club made a lucrative proposal to Konate's representatives recently, but the defender expressed no interest in moving to the Middle East, emphasizing his desire to continue playing in Europe.

Konate's stance suggests he is focused on a potential transfer to Real Madrid, where he would reunite with Liverpool teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold. Liverpool, aware of Konate's intentions, have set a steep asking price of €50 million to avoid losing him on a free transfer next summer. Despite sanctioning the departure of young defender Jarrel Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen, the club remains open to negotiations to sell Konate this summer if a suitable offer comes in.

Although the Saudi offer was financially attractive, Konate's refusal to negotiate with the Middle Eastern side indicates he is prepared to bide his time. If no summer deal materializes, Konate can sign a pre-contract agreement with Madrid in January, effectively ensuring a move to the Spanish giants. The situation has Liverpool and Real Madrid closely monitoring developments, with Konate's future seemingly tilting towards a prestigious European transfer rather than a lucrative but less competitive Middle Eastern league option.



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