Real Madrid have an agreement in place with Ibrahima Konate and are ready to fork out €50 million to strike a deal with Liverpool.

According to a report from Fichajes, Ibrahima Konate is closing in on a move to Real Madrid. The Spanish giants have agreed personal terms with the French centre-back and are preparing a €50 million offer to get a deal over the line.

Konate made a name for himself at RB Leipzig before joining Liverpool in the summer of 2021. He has only gone from strength to strength over the years and has established himself as one of their mainstays.

He was ever present in Arne Slot’s XI last season as they ended up winning the Premier League. While the Dutch manager would love to count on him for next season as well, the 26-year-old centre-back looks all set for a move to Madrid.

He has his heart set on a move to the La Liga giants and has made it quite clear that he won’t be penning a new deal at the Merseyside club. With him entering the final year of his contract, the Reds wanted to extend his stay. However, now that it seems unlikely, Liverpool are ready to sell as they do not want to risk losing out on him for free.

Los Blancos are closing in on Konate’s signature

Real Madrid are very keen on having Konate in their squad. They were planning to sign him for free next summer, but following their humiliating 4-0 loss at the hands of PSG in the semi-final of the Club World Cup, Xabi Alonso has requested the signing of a world-class centre-back.

Konate is at the top of Real Madrid’s wishlist, and with Liverpool ready to sell, Los Blancos have begun making moves to get the deal done in the coming weeks. His arrival could pave the way for the departure of one of Madrid’s experienced centre-backs, with multiple reports suggesting David Alaba could be the one to make way.

Regardless of who leaves, Konate’s arrival now looks like a strong possibility. The Spanish giants have already held talks with the player and have received the green light from his end. The report suggests they are preparing a €50 million offer, which could be enough to seal the deal. However, with less than a year left on his contract, it remains to be seen whether Madrid will go that high.