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Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté (26) is keen to join Real Madrid, according to a report from [**Foot Mercato.**](https://www.footmercato.net/a4184154594321252417-accord-verbal-entre-dayot-upamecano-et-le-real-madrid-ibrahima-konate-pousse-en-coulisses)
The Frenchman’s contract at Liverpool is nearing its end, and from January, he will be able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with another club. There have been ongoing talks over a contract extension at Liverpool, however, nothing has been signed, and Konaté himself wants a move away from Anfield.
However, he may not necessarily have to option to join Real Madrid. **Foot Mercato** understands that Dayot Upamecano has now become the Spanish side’s priority, and the publication adds that a verbal agreement with the Bayern Munich centre-back may have been reached. Like his compatriot, Upamecano’s contract is also up this summer.
Konaté therefore now represents a back-up option for _Los Blancos._ There remains interest from European champions Paris Saint-Germain, whilst he also has an offer on the table to extend at Liverpool. The upcoming weeks will prove decisive.
[GFFN](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/) | Luke Entwistle