Real Madrid Confidencial Konaté is closer than ever to Real Madrid, Liverpool confirms it
Liverpool's recent move has brought Ibrahima Konaté's departure closer
One of the major stories at the end of this transfer window is Ibrahima Konaté with Liverpool. The French center-back, despite his importance to the team, has rejected all the contract renewal offers he has received. In response, and according to information from AS newspaper, Liverpool has decided to protect itself by signing Giovanni Leoni.
The young Italian center-back has already been presented as the new addition to the "red" squad for this season. Additionally, Liverpool has also shown interest in signing Marc Guéhi. These two moves, without a doubt, show the preparation Liverpool is carrying out in case Konaté leaves.
According to what we know at Defensa Central, Real Madrid is willing to offer between 20 and 25 million euros for him. However, Liverpool's demands are 50 million. With less and less time left in this transfer window, Real Madrid must act quickly to finalize this transfer.
A signing that is getting closer
Signed in 2021 from RB Leipzig, Ibrahima Konaté has been one of the best center-backs in the entire Premier League. His defensive solidity, aerial ability, and capacity to stop opponents have made him a defensive pillar for Liverpool. Alongside Virgil van Dijk, the French center-back has managed to develop a high level of play.
However, his rejections of contract renewal offers make his intentions clear. Konaté is looking to leave Liverpool as soon as possible, with Real Madrid as his destination. The club still has a spot available in its squad to make this transfer happen.
Although Konaté's contract ends next summer, Xabi wants to have the Frenchman this season. That's why 20 or 25 million are considered an acceptable amount for the center-back. However, after Trent's departure, Liverpool has no intention of letting another of its stars leave for a low price.
The race for Konaté
With 17 days left until the end of this transfer window, time is against Real Madrid. Konaté, 26 years old, fits perfectly in the profile Xabi Alonso is looking for. Fearing losing Konaté as a free agent, Liverpool could agree to negotiate the Frenchman's departure.
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