Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks, with Real Madrid keen on signing him.

Ibrahima Konate has been with Liverpool since arriving from RB Leipzig in a £35 million deal four years ago. However, the Frenchman is nearing the end of his contract at the club, and he has not managed to sign an extension with the Premier League champions yet.

Liverpool could be under pressure to cash in on him if he does not renew his contract. They will not want to lose him as a free agent next summer. The French international has been heavily linked with Real Madrid.

According to a report by Football Insider, Konate could leave the club in January if Marc Guehi joins Liverpool this summer. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. The 26-year-old is undoubtedly one of the best players at the club, and keeping him would be a priority for Liverpool.

There is no doubt that he is one of the best defenders in the Premier League right now. If Liverpool are forced to sanction his departure on a bargain during the January window, it will be a blow for them. The Reds lost Trent Alexander-Arnold as a free agent this summer, and they will not want to be in that position once again.

Liverpool must do everything in their power to secure a contract agreement with the French international. The French international is entering the peak of his career, and he will play his best football in the coming season. Liverpool must do everything in their power to keep him at the club.

Can Liverpool sign Guehi?

Meanwhile, Guehi has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks. The Crystal Palace defender is in the final year of his contract, and he has decided to join a big club. The Eagles will be looking to sell him this summer. They cannot afford to lose a player of his quality on a free transfer next summer.

It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can get the deal done. There is no doubt that Guehi is a quality player, and he has proven himself in the Premier League over the years, but Liverpool must hold onto Konate as well. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.