Actual Madrid could possibly be supplied a one-off probability to signal Liverpool defensive star Ibrahima Konate this summer season.
Xabi Alonso has introduced in three new defenders, as a part of a new-look again line in Madrid, together with Konate’s former clubmate Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Curiosity in a transfer for the France worldwide stretches again to July amid rumours he won’t signal a contract extension at Anfield.
Konate has been in contract talks on Merseyside for the reason that begin of 2025, as his present deal expires on the finish of 2025/26, and the membership hierarchy need a solution earlier than the tip of August.
Liverpool are determined to keep away from a scenario the place Konate leaves the membership free of charge in 2026 however that’s Actual Madrid’s plan for him.
Los Blancos are nonetheless irritated by having to pay a switch price to launch Alexander-Arnold from the ultimate weeks of his contract at Liverpool after being assured of wrapping him up free of charge.
Barcelona are additionally rumoured to be concerned about a proposal, with PSG one other potential suitor, and Liverpool will promote to the very best bidder if their ultimate contract supply is rejected.
Liverpool set Konate sale value to Actual Madrid
As per the most recent from Mundo Deportivo – through sources in Liverpool – the Premier League champions have confirmed an asking value after refusing to fulfill Konate’s wage calls for.
Konate is rumoured to be requesting round £200,00 per week to conform to a renewal which might characterize a wage soar over over 100%.
That’s unacceptable from Liverpool’s perspective with the membership already bringing in Italy U19 worldwide Giovanni Leoni with eye to changing Konate.
Liverpool have knowledgeable all events they may hearken to presents within the area of £35m within the ultimate days of the switch window.
That’s approach above Actual Madrid’s ceiling of £21m and the La Liga giants might maintain again till subsequent summer season and hope PSG don’t come ahead with a proposal to Liverpool.