Liverpool face anxious Ibrahima Konate wait as new club make contact over transfer

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Kylian Mbappe is another high-profile signing who arrived at the Bernabeu on a free transfer in recent years - and Los Blancos now have Konate on their radar.Howeber, Bild report that Bayern have been in contact with Konate's entourage to express an interest in bringing him back to the Bundesliga, where he made his name with RB Leipzig before moving to Liverpool.Further developments could hinge on whether or not Dayot Upamecano remains at the Allianz Arena. Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk extended their deals in the latter part of the season, but Alexander-Arnold announced late in the day that he was leaving for pastures new.Konate, who cost £36million, has played 147 times for the Reds but has copped criticism for his performances, feeding a narrative that his mind is on his next move.

Arne Slot has been quick to defend the Frenchman though, claiming he's not the only player to struggle for form.He said: “If you are losing a game of football, then it doesn't help if you lose the ball too many times, too easily. He's [Konate] been one of them, but he's definitely not the only one.

In the last two games, it's been obvious and clear that we've made a few errors, not just him [Konate] but others, that we're not used to.”Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.