Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been linked with a move away from the club, and Real Madrid are keen on securing his signature.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Liverpool are hoping to agree on a new deal with Ibrahima Konate, and they are hoping to sort out his future before the summer transfer window opens.
On the other hand, Real Madrid feel that a deal could be done for £50 million. Liverpool paid £36 million for the defender when they brought the Frenchman from RB Leipzig, and they are unlikely to let him leave for £50 million anytime soon. He is one of the best defenders in the Premier League, and Liverpool cannot afford to lose him.
Liverpool could already be without Virgil van Dijk next season. The Dutch international will be a free agent in the summer, and he has not signed an extension with the Merseyside club yet. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can sort out the future of Konate and keep him at Anfield for as long as possible.
The French international is entering the peak years of his career, and he would be the best defender at the club if Virgil van Dijk left in the summer. Losing two of their first-choice defenders in one window would be a devastating blow for Liverpool.
Can Liverpool convince Konate to stay?
It remains to be seen whether the French international is ready to commit his long-term future to the club. Liverpool have been fighting for major trophies consistently, and they have their ambitions to batch up with the European elite regularly. It would not be a surprise if the defender decides to sign a new deal with the club.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid have had plenty of defensive problems this season, and they need a quality central defender in the summer. Konate could be an upgrade on David Alaba, and he could form a quality partnership with Eder Militao at the heart of their defence.
Real Madrid are regarded as the biggest club in the world, and the opportunity to join them could tempt most players. It remains to be seen whether the Liverpool defender is attracted to the idea of joining the Spanish club.
