Liverpool playing with fire with Ibrahima Konate as transfer clause changes

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12:26, Fri, Mar 27, 2026 Updated: 12:26, Fri, Mar 27, 2026 Ibrahima Konate is yet to communicate his future (Image: Getty)Liverpool are enduring a disappointing Premier League campaign after bringing the title back to Anfield in Arne Slot's maiden season. Having spent £446million on seven new signings last summer - the highest outlay by any Premier League club in a single window - the club's hierarchy will be aiming for more calculated moves this time in an effort to keep costs down.With that said, the Express has taken a look at the latest transfer rumours from in and around Anfield.Real Madrid to move for KonateThe Spanish giants are closely monitoring Ibrahima Konate as a potential option for next season, according to Spanish outlet AS.

As a result, Konate is thought to have emerged as the ideal alternative, especially if he becomes a free agent in the summer.The Express says: While much about Konate's future and a potential Liverpool extension has been kept under wraps, the time may soon come for both the player and the club to make their intentions public. Supporters may now be looking for reassurances, particularly with Real Madrid continuing to sniff around the possibility of signing the France international on a free.Konate in action against Real Madrid (Image: Getty)Jarell Quansah buy-back clause claimAccording to German outlet BILD (via Buli News), Quansah's buy-back clause will be reduced to €65million (£56m) from €80m (£69m) when it was first reported when he joined Bayer Leverkusen.

However, it's said to be 'considered unlikely' that the Reds will trigger the clause to bring the centre-back to Anfield again. Since joining the German side last summer, Quansah has made 38 appearances and scored four goals.The Express says: It was a smart move from the club to include a buy‑back clause for a player they may view as Van Dijk’s long‑term successor.