Liverpool Nearing Konate Sale Amid Real Madrid Talks

Liverpool are likely to lose defender Ibrahima Konate, who has rejected contract extensions and is seeking a move to Real Madrid with only a year left on his deal. Liverpool have set a €50 million price for Konate, while Real Madrid are prepared to offer about half and may wait for him to become a free agent. The Reds have considered a swap-plus-cash deal involving Madrid winger Rodrygo, though Madrid values the Brazilian at €100 million and he is also wanted by Arsenal and Bayern Munich. Liverpool are already targeting replacements such as Marc Guehi and pursuing attacking reinforcements like Lyon’s Malick Fofana. The club remains active in both buying and selling players amid ongoing uncertainties around Luis Diaz and others. Real Madrid’s need for a defender has intensified following a heavy Club World Cup defeat, making Konate a top priority.