Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing 26-year-old Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate in a bargain move next year.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso wants to sign Ibrahima Konate in a bargain move next year.
Konate has been a key player for Liverpool since joining them for £35 million from RB Leipzig a few years ago. The French international is undoubtedly one of the best defenders in the world, and he would be an exceptional acquisition for the club.
It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done in the coming months. He will be a free agent at the end of the season, having yet to strike an agreement with Liverpool over a new deal. Signing a player of his quality on a free transfer would be a masterstroke.
Real Madrid need more quality and depth in their defensive unit, and the 26-year-old will help them improve. It would be an inexpensive acquisition for them as well. Los Blancos have recently signed Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool in a Bosman move, and they are looking to repeat the same trick with Konate now.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Ideally, Liverpool will want to keep the player at the club. Losing him as a free agent would be a devastating blow for them. The Reds are already lacking in quality in the defensive unit, and losing one of their best defenders would only worsen the situation. It remains to be seen whether they can convince the defender to sign a new contract with them.
The player will be able to secure a pre-contract agreement with Real Madrid during the winter transfer window if he does not renew his deal with Liverpool. The Premier League champions have been trying to get him to sign a new contract, and they have been in talks with him over the last few months.
The two parties have not been able to find an agreement yet. Meanwhile, the opportunity to join Real Madrid can be quite exciting for most players. The 26-year-old French international will certainly be attracted to the idea of playing for them in the near future.