Konaté to Real Madrid? Liverpool Star's Shock Move After Trent!
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Could another Liverpool star be heading to Real Madrid? Following Trent Alexander-Arnold's move, reports suggest Ibrahima Konaté is keen on a switch to the Spanish giants when his Liverpool contract expires at the end of the 2025/26 season.
According to Diario AS, the French centre-back has already given the green light for his representatives to begin negotiations with Los Blancos. The 26-year-old is reportedly eager to join the record UEFA Champions League winners, following in the footsteps of Alexander-Arnold.
Real Madrid has a history of securing top talent on free transfers, acquiring players like Antonio Rüdiger, David Alaba, and Kylian Mbappe without a transfer fee. Konaté could be the next big name to join that list.
With Alexander-Arnold already in the squad, the emergence of Raúl Asensio, and a significant investment in Dean Huijsen, Real Madrid seems focused on strengthening their defence. This comes amid uncertainty surrounding current players like David Alaba, who is nearing the end of his contract and struggling with injuries, and Rudiger, who is also approaching the end of his deal. Concerns also remain about Eder Militao's long-term fitness.
However, other reports suggest Liverpool might be looking to sell Konaté *this* summer, rather than let him leave for free next year. Journalist Sacha Tavolieri claims Konaté has informed Liverpool of his intentions to join Real Madrid, potentially forcing Liverpool's hand.
Who Could Replace Konaté at Liverpool?
If Liverpool do sell Konaté, they'll need a replacement. Joe Gomez could partner Virgil Van Dijk, but a new signing is likely. Transfermarkt suggests Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi as a potential target. Guéhi has impressed at Palace and become an England international.
Other potential replacements could include:
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Before any move for Konaté, Real Madrid are preparing for the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.