Didac Aguirre Real Madrid sets the date for its offer for Konaté, it will make only one and it will be lower
The offer that Real Madrid has already prepared to try to sign Ibrahima Konaté this transfer window
Liverpool has tried, over the past few weeks, to renew Ibrahima Konaté's contract. This is due to the interest that Real Madrid has kept in the center-back, whose contract ends in the summer of 2026. While the plan is to sign him as a free agent, it is not ruled out that they could submit a low offer in the final days of the transfer window.
Given his situation at Liverpool, Real Madrid would do this to put pressure on the club to let the player leave. For now, Liverpool hasn't closed the door on a departure for Konaté this summer. However, the club has set a value of 50 million euros for the center-back, which Real Madrid is not willing to pay.
According to what we know at Defensa Central, Liverpool is looking to avoid a departure like Trent Alexander-Arnold's. The right-back, after a lifetime at Liverpool, left for Real Madrid. This move was possible because the Englishman finished his contract.
Ibrahima Konaté's transfer
At 26 years old, Ibrahima Konaté is one of the best center-backs in the entire Premier League. Signed during the summer of 2021, Konaté arrived at the club to play under Jürgen Klopp. The coach managed to unlock his potential and turn him into the pillar he is today for Arne Slot.
The 3,372 minutes of playing time he had last season are proof of his importance. His defensive solidity, aerial ability, and experience have made him a very complete center-back. This is why, among other reasons, Real Madrid considers him a priority signing.
With a market value of 60 million euros according to Transfermarkt, Liverpool is looking to get a similar amount. Even so, for a player whose contract ends next summer, asking for 50 million is excessive. For now, Liverpool only has two options: wait until next summer or let Konaté leave this transfer window.
Real Madrid's cleverness
While it is unknown what offer Real Madrid will make, it won't be for 50 million. As a club that is extremely cautious with its operations, the offer could be 25. This is an amount that Liverpool will have to accept if they want to get income from Konaté's departure.
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