Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been linked with a move away from the Merseyside club, with Real Madrid keen on signing him.
Ibrahima Konate will be a free agent in the summer, and Real Madrid are interested in securing his signature. The French international has not signed an extension with the Premier League champions yet, and naturally, there is speculation surrounding his future.
However, former Premier League scout Mick Brown via Football Insider believes that Liverpool are determined to keep him at the club. The player has been criticised heavily for his recent performances. The Frenchman is not at his best right now, and his performances have been mediocre.
However, Brown believes that Liverpool are not concerned about his recent form. The Reds remain keen on keeping Konate at the club, and they value him highly. It will be interesting to see if the defender can bounce back strongly in the coming weeks. He is an indispensable asset for the club, and Liverpool need him to perform at a high level if they want to win major trophies.
Brown said, “I don’t think his form will have an impact on his long-term future. Obviously Real Madrid are interested, there they are, keeping tabs on him and ready to move for Konate if he does run down his contract at Anfield.
“Liverpool really need Konate right now and they need him to step up because they’ve got injury problems in defence as well. Although he’s been bit shaky and not at his best so far this season, I don’t think it’ll have any massive impact on his long-term future. Liverpool want to keep him.”
Will Konate sign a new deal?
It will be interesting to see if the defender is willing to sign a new contract with the Premier League champions. Keeping their best players at Anfield will be a priority for Liverpool. On the other hand, the opportunity to join Real Madrid can be quite exciting.
The Merengues are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them will be hard to turn down for most players. The 26-year-old might feel that he has already won major trophies with Liverpool, and this could be the ideal time for him to take on a new challenge and move to Spain.