Real Madrid are reportedly still considering the possibility of signing Liverpool defender, Ibrahima Konate following a shambolic defensive display in their 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen are the two defensive additions Los Blancos have made so far this summer.
In order to strengthen the defensive line even further, Alvaro Carreras is also anticipated to sign soon.
According to AS as reported by Madrid Universal, Real Madrid are not ruling out getting Konate, so further defensive reinforcements may be on the way.
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The Frenchman has already turned down two offers to extend his contract, which is scheduled to expire in 2026. According to reports, the center-back has made it clear that he only wants to wear white.
Madrid’s original plan was to wait until 2026 and sign Konate for nothing, using the same tactics they employed with Trent, Rudiger, and Alaba.
Liverpool are now inclined to cash in before losing him on a free transfer because they don’t want to experience another “Trent Alexander-Arnold situation.”
Liverpool Set To Bank Huge Sum For Konate
The Reds technical director is currently searching for an alluring offer that would yield an attractive financial return, nevertheless, given that the defender may decide not to renew.
According to the source, Liverpool would not settle for less than €50 million for Konate, who has emerged as a vital member of the squad alongside Virgil van Dijk.
The Spanish giants, however, have no plans to pay that sum, especially since the player is obviously in favor of moving to the Santiago Bernabeu.
The way may become clear if there is a major departure, particularly with regard to Alaba. Even yet, Madrid would only spend between €20 and €25 million on a player who is nearing the end of his contract.
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