Real Madrid's daring pursuit of Ibrahima Konate has Anfield buzzing with tension, as the Premier League star's contract expiry looms, risking a free move to the Bernabeu
Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate is reportedly not going to join Bayern Munich amid links with Real Madrid.
Real Madrid are not reportedly giving up on William Saliba as Los Blancos prepare a delegation to negotiate with Arsenal for the French defender. Xabi Alonso's focus has shifted as concerns grow over their current defensive depth, following a troubling display against Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey during the Club World Cup.
Liverpool have reportedly sent Ibrahima Konate a new contract offer amid Real Madrid transfer links.
The maximum fee Real Madrid would be willing to pay for Ibrahima Konate — into the last year of his contract — to Liverpool has been revealed.
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has reportedly rejected a lucrative proposal from the Saudi Pro League, reaffirming his intention to continue his career in European football. The 26-year-old centre-back remains focused on playing at the highest level, which he believes is only possible by staying in Europe as he wants to compete regularly in the UEFA Champions League.
Ibrahima Konate, into the final year of his contract, has already told Liverpool that he is open to a departure this summer, so long as Real Madrid sign him.
Ibrahima Konate has been told to stay at the "best club in the world" amid Real Madrid's interest in signing him when his Liverpool contract expires.
