Fabrizio Romano announces Real Madrid's first move to sign Konaté

In recent days, Konaté's signing for Real Madrid seems to have heated up again. To the point that it can't be ruled out that it could happen this very summer due to Liverpool's rush. They are afraid of losing another player for free who could head to Bernabéu.

Until now, Real Madrid had limited itself to watching from the outside and waiting for events to unfold. That hasn't stopped there according to information shared by Fabrizio Romano, which Defensa Central has been able to verify. In fact, the club has already contacted his camp.

Real Madrid wanted to know firsthand what Konaté's situation is and how his contract renewal is progressing. They are aware that if the deal isn't closed this summer, it's a signing that is starting to take shape. They are going to keep a close eye on everything that happens with the center-back in the coming days.

According to the English press, Konaté has already made a decision regarding his immediate future. If he doesn't renew with Liverpool, it will be to head to Real Madrid, he isn't considering any other options. That shows his intentions and at the club, they know that could help them.

Options with Konaté for this summer

In the ideal scenario, Real Madrid would bring in Konaté next summer, when his contract ends. He would follow in Trent's footsteps, who once he became a free agent, arrived at Bernabéu without the club having to pay a transfer fee for him. It would be a great move for Los Merengues to get the center-back at zero cost.

However, it seems unlikely that Liverpool will allow that to happen again. If they believe they won't have a chance to renew Konaté, they aren't going to wait a year for him to leave for free. They'll put him on the market this summer to get some financial return.

At Real Madrid, they know that if this happens, they'll have to keep making moves this summer. They'll make an offer, but it won't be very high since the situation favors them. Konaté only wants to sign for Real Madrid, and in a year, he could do it for free.