Liverpool were storming in the season not a few days ago but now they have been dealt a big setback. They are still the favorites to win the Premier League this season, but have been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain and now lost the final of the EFL Cup against Newcastle United. The team must be bracing up for some big changes in the upcoming summer transfer window with the futures of several players up in the air.
Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract ends at the end of the season and there have been no positive talks yet regarding the renewal of the trio. So, they might lose the trio for free in the summer. There are quite a number of other players who have been on the radar of multiple clubs and hence the transfer window might turn out to be busy for the Reds.
Liverpool ready to let Ibrahima Konate leave for Real Madrid for €60million (£50.6m, $65.5m)
Spanish news outlet Defensa Central has reported that Real Madrid want to sign Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate and the Reds might be ready to sell him to them. They will sell him to Los Blancos only if they match the price tag of €60million (£50.6m, $65.5m) set by Liverpool. His contract with the club ends in 2026 and there have been talks about a renewal but it has not been fruitful.
The 25-year-old has been an important part of the defence alongside Van Dijk. Konate has been a force at Liverpool’s heart, possessing raw power with refined skill. The French centre-back dominates aerial battles, using his athleticism to outmuscle strikers. His speed—rare for his size—let him recover against pacy forwards, while his aggressive tackling snuffs out danger. On the ball, Konate’s composure is a standout, threading passes to kickstart attacks with confidence. His reading of the game is sharp, often intercepting before threats escalate. Still just 25, the centre-back is a vocal leader too, marshalling the backline with authority. A modern defender, he is pivotal to Liverpool’s high-octane style.
Konate has conceded 15 goals and kept 10 clean sheets in 23 matches in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. That means when he is on the pitch, his team concedes a goal every 126 minutes. Moreover, the 25-year-old has made 1.52 tackles and 0.52 interceptions for every 90 minutes he was on the pitch.
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Will it be a good move for the Reds?
Liverpool letting Ibrahima Konaté go to Real Madrid for €60million? It’s a tough call, but it’s a bad move. At 25, he has been a beast—strong, fast, and crucial alongside Van Dijk. That price feels like a steal for his prime years. Sure, they’d make a profit from the £36m they paid, but replacing his presence and potential could cost more long-term. Liverpool should fight to keep him, not cash in now and most importantly, given that his Dutch partner might leave the club for free this summer.