Transfer bombshell: Di Marzio names Liverpool’s top targets and the shock Konate twist ahead of January window

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Liverpool transfer update The January transfer window is creeping closer, and Liverpool fans know the drill. Renowned transfer journalist Gianluca Di Marzio (via AceOdds) has reportedly outlined Liverpool’s key plans — and dropped a surprise involving Ibrahima Konate.

The French defender’s situation appears far more uncertain than many expected — and it may shape Liverpool’s entire January plan. A twist in the tale Liverpool did not see coming in January transfer window Di Marzio believes Real Madrid are now in position to land Konate in the summer, saying: “Real Madrid is the most likely destination for Konate.

Nothing advanced yet but it is the most likely destination.” He also added that Liverpool are preparing for multiple outcomes: “That’s why Liverpool are thinking of getting two defenders and not one because they don’t know what will happen with Konate in the summer.” Konate – Games Missed Through Injury for Liverpool SeasonInjury TypeDatesGames Missed2022/23Knee injuryJul 31 – Oct 4, 2022102022/23Muscle issueOct 16 – Oct 26, 202242023/24Hamstring injuryJan 29 – Mar 1, 202352023/24Muscle injuryAug 25 – Sep 15, 202342023/24Thigh problemsMar 7 – Mar 23, 202442024/25Knee injuryNov 28, 2024 – Early Jan 20257 Konate’s injury list is long, and it explains why Liverpool may feel the need to reinforce. Konate was expected to be one of the cornerstones of Slot’s defensive unit, but injuries and contract uncertainty have made things complicated.