Liverpool very worried about Konate
Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are all thought to be keen on the French international, who has established himself at the heart of the Liverpool defence alongside Van Dijk this season.
And Liverpool’s concerns over Konate have now been spelled out by transfer journalist Graeme Bailey for TBR Football.
“We really can’t underestimate just how worried Liverpool are by Konate’s situation,” he says.
“Liverpool are in a massive quandary with him now, I’m told if a new deal is looking unlikely in the coming weeks then do not rule out the prospect of Liverpool selling Konate this summer.
“[But] there is the prospect that Konate might not accept a summer move.
“It’s all about player power and Konate’s got it and Liverpool are very worried about this situation.
“All the clubs love him — we know Real Madrid but PSG like him a lot and Bayern Munich.”
Madrid would pay €30m for Konate
Another report in Spain suggests that Madrid president Florentino Perez is ready to sanction a €30m move for Konate this summer - although it’s been suggested elsewhereLos Blancos are prepared to wait.
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Either way, this could prove to be a very tough challenge for Hughes to negotiate - mere WEEKS after sorting out both Van Dijk and Salah.