Liverpool sticks to guns over Ibrahima Konate contract after drop in form this season

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Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have been the two clubs most heavily linked with Konate, but it emerged last week that Madrid has informed Liverpool that it has no intention of signing the France international. The reason behind Madrid's decision to withdraw its apparent interest has not been officially stated, but Konate's poor form must surely factor into things.

"Since his signing wasn’t entirely finalised, this has affected the club’s plans, ultimately leading them to rule out the possibility of acquiring him." The Daily Mail reports that other clubs remain interested in signing Konate from Liverpool on a free transfer, and that Liverpool is still keen to keep hold of him, irrespective of his poor form. Konate celebrates during Liverpool's draw with Sunderland (Image: 2025 Getty Images) The report says that Liverpool retains faith in Konate, just as the club is keeping faith in Arne Slot despite the difficulties the Reds' head coach he has faced during his second season in England.

Undoubtedly, though, Konate's hand has been weakened by his poor performances as well Madrid's decision to withdraw its interest in signing the 26-year-old. The Reds will not pay over the odds to try and keep him, but, as previously mentioned, the club's negotiating position has been strengthened – and Konate's weakened – by Madrid's change of heart.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.