The Merengues have forged a reputation for clever strategists on the transfer market in recent years, and Ancelotti has resisted the temptation to recruit a player during the January transfer window. Ancelotti was confident that the return in the form of David Alaba, combined with the impressive ascent of Raul Asencio, would allow him to hold until the end of the season.
This strategy gives Ancelotti more time to assess its options, but it is clear that the situation must be settled, Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, Lucas Vazquez and Dani Carvajal being all over 30 years old. The arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold would be a major asset in the right rear post, but he may not be the only player to leave Anfield for Santiago Bernabéu in 2025.
According to a recent information from Football Insider, the Merengues are on red alert concerning a possible transfer of Ibrahima Konaté. Real Madrid has expressed a constant interest in the French international, despite its importance for the leader of the Premier League.
Ibrahima konaté in the viewfinder
Faced with uncertainty surrounding the maintenance of Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool quickly started extension negotiations with Konaté, but no agreement was reached. According to some information, Real Madrid and PSG are ready to intensify their links while it will start the last 12 months of its current contract in June.
If Liverpool fails to agree on an extension with the former defender of the RB Leipzig, next summer could be his last chance to receive a transfer compensation, which would open the door to Ancelotti. The future of Van Dijk could dictate that of Konaté, and Real Madrid will closely follow the evolution of the situation.
The Bournemouth star, Dean Huijsen, is also an option – after having made its debut in the Spanish team this week – but its price could be around 60 million euros.
