Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has become the subject of fresh transfer rumours, with reports suggesting Real Madrid are closely monitoring his situation at Anfield.
The French centre-back, 26, is now into the final year of his contract with the Premier League champions, and as things stand, no extension has been agreed. That uncertainty has inevitably sparked talk of a potential January exit, as the Reds would be reluctant to lose such a valuable asset for nothing when his deal expires next summer.
When asked during international duty about Madrid’s interest, Konaté responded with a smile, joking that Kylian Mbappé has been calling him “every two hours” about a possible move to Spain.
Despite the light-hearted remark, the situation is serious for Liverpool. Konaté has grown into one of their most dependable defenders, and with Virgil van Dijk approaching the latter stages of his career, the Frenchman is seen by many as the natural leader of the Reds’ backline in the years ahead.
Real Madrid, however, would undoubtedly see him as a major boost to their own defence, should Liverpool fail to secure his long-term commitment.
Talks between the club and player have been ongoing for months but so far no breakthrough has been reached. For Liverpool, keeping Konaté tied down is crucial if they want to maintain their status as genuine contenders for the biggest prizes.
👉 The question now is whether the Reds can convince him to stay — or if Mbappé’s “phone calls” are a hint of things to come.
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