Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is a clear target for Real Madrid.
Liverpool are ready to send Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid to secure one of their best players, according to a report in Spanish media. It is also revealed that the full-back is open to leaving Anfield in this summer’s transfer window.
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Real Madrid and Liverpool are two of the biggest clubs in the world, and both have been very active in the summer transfer window. Madrid, who hired Xabi Alonso as Carlo Ancelotti’s replacement after last season, have signed Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Franco Mastantuono will join the squad in August when he turns 18.
Liverpool, who won the Premier League title in the 2024/25 season under Arne Slot’s first year as manager, have brought in Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Armin Pesci and Freddie Woodman this summer, in addition to Giorgi Mamardashvili also joining the Reds.
However, the Premier League champions are not done in the transfer window, as they are also looking for a new striker and a new winger.
With Bayern Munich’s interest in Luis Díaz, who according to reports has agreed personal terms with the German champion, Liverpool are on the hunt for a new left winger.
Rodrygo is a player Liverpool like, and the Brazilian international is willing to leave Madrid this summer to play on his preferred left wing.
According to Defensa Central, a news source focused on Real Madrid, Liverpool have made a very smart plan to sign Rodrygo in the summer transfer window.
The report claims in the headline that Liverpool have “agreed” a “swap” for Konate involving Rodrygo – a player Luka Modrić in September 2024 called one of the “world-class superstars” in Madrid.
Liverpool are “willing to offer” Konate to Madrid in “exchange” for Rodrygo and are also ready to pay €35 million in cash.
For Madrid, this is a “tempting offer”, but they will ask for more money if Liverpool make a formal bid for Rodrygo, who is valued at €100 million by the Spanish club.
Ibrahima Konate’s stance on leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid
According to Defensa Central, Liverpool are aware of Madrid’s desire to sign Konate.
The French international has a contract with Liverpool until the summer of 2026, but according to the report, has informed the club that he will not extend the deal.
Although there is interest from clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Konate prefers a move to Madrid.
According to Marca, Konate has made it clear to Liverpool that he is willing to leave this summer – as long as he gets the opportunity to play for Madrid.
With Madrid coach Xabi Alonso willing to sell Rodrygo and at the same time want to bring Konate to the Santiago Bernabéu, it makes sense for both clubs to make a deal involving the Brazilian and the French full-back.
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