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Real Madrid have been long-term admirers of Ibrahima Konaté (26), however, the La Liga side have now informed Liverpool that they no longer hold an interest in the France international, according to a report from **[The Athletic](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6838191/2025/11/28/transfer-radar-latest-january-summer-window/?source=emp_shared_article).**
Real Madrid have shown themselves keen to jump on market opportunities. The club signed Trent Alexander-Arnold for a cut-price fee, just weeks before the expiry of his contract at Liverpool last summer, and they signed Kylian Mbappé as a free agent the season before.
This time around, Real Madrid have been keen to sweep up a defender on a free transfer. Konaté has been a major target, as has his compatriot, Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano.
However, _Los Blancos’_ interest in Konaté has now been dropped, **The Athletic** understands. Liverpool have been informed. Talks over a contract extension at Anfield are ongoing amid the Frenchman’s downturn in form. There is an offer on the table, but no final decision has been taken.
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