Real Madrid Plotting January Swoop for Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté 🏆
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Los Blancos have identified the 26-year-old centre-back as a key target, with a deal potentially valued at around €50 million. Madrid are eager to strengthen their defensive line midway through the season and view Konaté as an ideal long-term addition alongside the likes of Éder Militão and young talent Dean Huijsen.
🔴 Liverpool’s Dilemma
Konaté’s contract situation adds extra weight to the rumours. Although the Reds are pushing to secure his future with a new deal, the France international has yet to commit. With his current deal running down, Liverpool could be forced into a tough decision — cash in this winter or risk losing him on a free.
For Jürgen Klopp’s successor Arne Slot, losing Konaté would be a major blow. The powerful defender is regarded as one of Liverpool’s most reliable players at the back, and keeping him is seen as crucial for the club’s ambitions of challenging for top honours.
⚪ Madrid’s Ambition
For Real Madrid, the pursuit fits perfectly into their strategy of building a dominant squad for the next decade. Konaté’s blend of strength, pace, and composure makes him a natural fit for the Bernabéu, and his signing could be another step in their bid to dominate Europe once again.
👀 All eyes will now be on January to see whether Liverpool can tie Konaté down — or if Real Madrid succeed in luring him away.
