Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been linked with a move away from the club, with Real Madrid keen on securing his signature.
According to a report from Give Me Sport, Liverpool are working to agree on a new deal with Ibrahim Konate. The French defender has been exceptional for Liverpool since joining the club in a £36 million deal, and he has established himself as one of the first names on the team sheet.
The Frenchman is undoubtedly one of the best defenders in the world right now, and losing him would be a devastating blow for the club. Club captain Virgil van Dijk will be a free agent in the summer, and Liverpool have not managed to agree on a new deal with him.
Liverpool cannot afford to lose two of their best defenders in one window. They are set to lose Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid as well. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can convince Ibrahima Konate to stay at Anfield and commit to the club. He is clearly one of the leaders of the dressing room right now, and Liverpool will not want to let him leave at any cost.
Meanwhile, the interest from Real Madrid is no surprise. They need to improve their squad in the coming months, and improving their defensive unit will be a priority for them. Players like David Alaba and Eder Militao have struggled with injuries in the last two years. Ibrahima Konate would be an exceptional acquisition for them, and he could sort out their defensive unit for the foreseeable future.
Liverpool must keep Konate
Liverpool must do everything in their power to hold on to their best players if they want to fight for major trophies consistently. Keeping Ibrahima Konate at the club should be a top priority for them. Meanwhile, Real Madrid are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them can be quite attractive for any player.
It remains to be seen whether the French international is attracted to the idea of joining them. If he decides to force an exit from the club, Liverpool could be powerless to stop him from leaving. The 25-year-old Frenchman has been linked with clubs like PSG as well. It remains to be seen what the player decides at the end of the season.
