At Real Madrid, looks are not only on offensive stars. According to the English press, Merengues leaders discuss a specific defensive target internally: a Liverpool player whose contractual future remains vague. The Spanish club is already preparing for a long -term blow, with the desire to secure a major reinforcement without compensation.
It is therefore Ibrahima Konaté, linked to Liverpool until 2026. According to the Daily Maildiscussions around his future have not yet succeeded, and Madrid believes that he can take advantage of this situation. The idea of a scenario at Trent Alexander-Arnold, recently arrived free to Bernabéu, already circulates in the corridors. Konaté recently quipped on French television on insistent calls from Kylian Mbappé to attract him to Spain.
Konaté remains in the Real viewfinder
Real Madrid plans the French defender as an ideal partner for Éder Militão. With a workforce called to strengthen in the long term, the Spanish club multiplies the tracks. The displayed interest shows a clear strategy: preparing the future by anticipating possible market opportunities.
The Reds opened negotiations to prolong Konaté from last November, but the advances remain minimal. From January 1, foreign clubs will have the opportunity to negotiate directly with him. For Madrid, the opportunity is real; For Liverpool, the countdown is launched.
