Real Madrid fear that the situation over in La Liga with officiating could see them miss out on potential targets like Ibrahima Konate.
According to Defensa Central, Real Madrid fear that the current officiating issue in La Liga could see their potential big-name targets decide against signing for the club. The report exclusively mentions Ibrahima Konate in that regard, as the defender is widely tipped to play at the Santiago Bernabeu from next season onwards.
Real Madrid are in the headlines over in Spain following their stance on some of the refereeing decisions that have gone against them this season. Florntino Perez is at war with the RFEF over officiating decisions, with some quarters suggesting legal action could be on the cards.
Now, the report spins a story to offer further support to Real Madrid’s war with the officiating. The story claims that potential big-name signings in the future will contemplate their decision to join the club and might even prefer to move somewhere else other than Real Madrid.
The report exclusively mentions Ibrahima Konate in that regard, while stating that the Exit-linked Liverpool star could make a U-turn and decide against joining Real Madrid. While it may offer some indirect sympathy to Real Madrid’s cause, the chances of Konate not joining for this reason may seem unprecedented. The defender is considered a top target by Real Madrid and widely expected to join them next summer.
Ibrahima Konate to join Real Madrid
Konate has already told Liverpool he will not sign a new deal, with reports from multiple quarters stating the Merseysiders made a fresh approach to his camp. Real Madrid are using the same formula they had to lure Trent Alexander-Arnold in the summer, which will be a big blow for Liverpool to lose another prominent star to the Spanish giants on a free transfer.
Reports are suggesting Konate may have reached an agreement with Real Madrid over a move, much like how this time last year rumours circulating about Alexander-Arnold emerged and turned out to be true. The Spanish giants could formalise their move as soon as January and get a pre-contract in place to secure all fronts.