With Milan Skriniar now on loan at Fenerbahce, Paris Saint-Germain could be looking for a new center-back this summer. While Skriniar’s move isn’t permanent, PSG are expected to part ways with him for good, making a replacement a priority.
Last month,Anfield Watch reported that PSGare keen to sign Ibrahima Konate, adding further uncertainty to the defender’s future. The club is eager to bring him back to Paris, where his career started at Paris FC before moving to RB Leipzig.
Meanwhile, if Liverpool can’t reach a contract extension with Konate, they reportedlyhave a bold plan to sell him and use the funds to strengthen their attack.
Another report confirms PSG and Real Madrid want Ibrahima Konate
Ibrahima Konate
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Football Insider reports that Real Madrid and PSG are eyeing a move for Konate, who has yet tomake progress in contract talks with Liverpool.
🚨 Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Ibrahima Konate, who has not made any progress in contract talks with Liverpool.
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Several clubs, including PSG and Real Madrid, are reportedly monitoring Ibrahima Konaté’s situation, with potential moves in the summer.TEAMtalk also notes that Liverpool offered Konaté a contract extension last year, which has been the focus of ongoing talks.
While Liverpool has not set an official asking price, interested clubs believe a bid over £50 million would be required, considering Konaté was signed for £36 million in 2021.