Liverpool have tabled a lucrative renewal offer for Ibrahima Konate as they look to keep hold of him amid strong interest from Real Madrid.
According to Sacha Tavolieri, Liverpool are doing everything in their power to keep hold of Ibrahima Konate amidst interest from Real Madrid. His contract situation has resulted in a lot of talk about his future, and the Reds are now looking to secure his long-term future with a lucrative new deal.
After making a name for himself at RB Leipzig, Konate joined the Reds in the summer of 2021. He has gone on to establish himself as one of their mainstays. The 26-year-old centre-back was ever present in Arne Slot’s XI last season as they ended up winning the Premier League.
Despite his importance in the team, his future has been up in the air as he has entered the final year of his deal at Anfield. While the Reds have been working on a potential renewal for some time, they have had no success on that front.
Konate’s future at Liverpool remains uncertain
People at the club are worried that he would run down his contract and leave for free, similar to what Trent Alexander-Arnold did this summer. Konate has also been linked with European giants Real Madrid.
Los Blancos are very interested in the French defender’s services, and they believe he could be an ideal fit for their project. The team in white would be more than happy to sign someone of his quality for free. Meanwhile, the player has reportedly opened the door to a move to Madrid.
The Reds seem to have made a decision on his future. If they fail to extend his contract before the summer transfer deadline, they might even look to cash in on him. They want to avoid a situation where he runs down his deal and leaves for free.
Liverpool continue to work on Konate’s renewal
While they are ready to cash in on him, they continue to work on a new deal, hoping that they can secure his long-term future. Given the kind of signings they have made this summer, they certainly have an interesting project at hand.
The Reds have now put forward a lucrative new deal for the French international. Konate has received a contract offer that would significantly increase his wages and tie him down to a deal that runs until 2029. The player is considering his options at this stage as he remains interested in a move to Spain.