Xabi Alonso reportedly wants Real Madrid to seal a bargain deal for 26-year-old Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate next year.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is currently pushing the Spanish club to sign Ibrahima Konate. The French international will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he has not signed an extension with Liverpool yet.
It is no secret that Real Madrid need more quality in the defensive unit. Signing the French international could prove to be ideal for them. However, recent reports have suggested that the Spanish giants have ruled out a move for Konate.
The Frenchman has proven himself in England, and he has the quality to succeed in La Liga as well. Signing a player of his quality for free would be a master=stroke from Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Liverpool have been trying to agree on a new contract with the player. It will be interesting to see if they can succeed in the coming weeks.
Konate will be able to secure a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs starting next month. It would be a huge blow for Liverpool if they lose him. They paid £36 million for the player, and losing him for free would be disastrous.
The Premier League champions have recently lost Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid on a free transfer, and they have not been able to replace him properly. They will not want history to repeat itself.
Liverpool must keep Konate
Liverpool must do everything in their power to convince the French international to sign a new deal with them. There is no doubt that they have the project to fulfil their ambitions. The Reds have already helped him win the league title last season.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid have not been able to compete at the highest level for over a year. They will look to get back to the top of European football once again. They need to address their weaknesses in the coming months, and signing the Liverpool defender would be ideal for them.
The Frenchman is still only 26, and he has his best years ahead of him. He could play his best football for Real Madrid and help them tighten up at the back. David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger are on the decline and Real Madrid will need to replace them with younger players. Signing the Liverpool defender would make a lot of sense.