PSG are reportedly targeting Ibrahima Konaté, but they’ll face competition from Real Madrid in the race for the Liverpool defender. With his contract set to expire in 2026, speculation around a summer move continues to grow.
Milan Skriniar, who is currently on loan at Fenerbahçe, is expected to leave PSG for good this summer. That departure has prompted the club to start identifying options to reinforce the defense. While nothing is close to being finalized, PSGappear to be preparing for life without Skriniar.
Back in February,Anfield Watch reported that PSG had serious interest in Konaté, adding fuel to the transfer talk. A Paris native, Konaté came up through the ranks at Paris FC before making a name for himself at RB Leipzig. He’s reportedly a top target as PSGconsider a move for the hometown talent.
Real Madrid ready to ramp up efforts for PSG target in 2026
Ibrahima Konate, Liverpool
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MARCA reports that Real Madridare still targeting players whose contracts expire next season, with Konaté at the top of their wishlist for the summer of 2026.
🚨 Real Madrid are continuing their hunt for players whose contracts are ending next season.
They've identified Liverpool's Ibrahima Konaté as their number one target for the summer of 2026.
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L’Équipe reported that PSG are keeping an eye on Konaté as they search for a right-sided center back. The Liverpool defender’s namehad surfaced frequently a few months ago, but so far, no offer hasbeen submitted to the Premier League club.