Ibrahima Konate market value reveals true cost to Liverpool as Real Madrid eyes free transfer

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Liverpool has yet to reach an agreement over a contract extension for center-back Ibrahima Konate, and it could cost them $69.5 million if he departs the club at the end of the season. According to Transfermarkt, Konate is worth $69.5 million, but Liverpool risks losing that value for nothing.

Konate and Virgil van Dijk are Liverpool's starting center-back duo when healthy (Image: Robin Jones/Getty Images) However, while Liverpool could secure an elite center-back on a discounted deal, or even for free, the club risks losing another major asset in Konate. Madrid may also attempt to sign Guehi, but his future is unclear after a failed move to Liverpool.

If Konate agrees to sign for Madrid, Liverpool fans may lose patience with the board. The club is expected to push for Guehi again in January after Liverpool's late attempt this summer fell through.