Real Madrid could push to get a deal for Ibrahima Konate in place with Liverpool, with the defender open to joining the Spanish giants.

According to Fichajes, Ibrahima Konate could lean towards joining Real Madrid if an opportunity came by this summer. Liverpool’s stance on the defender’s future remains unclear, as the Spanish giants are willing to offer €25 million for the Frenchman, which is substantially lower than his current asking price.

Liverpool are still embroiled in the Alexander Isak saga, but they are focused on strengthening their defence. Giovanni Leoni has arrived from Parma, which makes for a good signing, but not particularly someone Arne Slot can rely on to form a regular partnership with Virgil van Dijk at the back.

Marc Guehi is also being linked with a switch to Liverpool, with talks ongoing in the background. The Crystal Palace star’s situation could be a bit more complicated than anticipated, given he is keen to play regularly and not find himself behind in the pecking order at Liverpool, as Arne Slot might prefer the van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate partnership as his first choice.

The future of Konate could play a key role in determining whether Guehi will move to Anfield. The defender is in the final year of his deal with Real Madrid, still pushing in the background despite earlier reports stating they had ruled out a move for the time being.

Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to pay €25 million for the defender, with Liverpool demanding at least €40.5 million to sell him this summer. The Spanish giants are keen on the Frenchman but do not want to pay over the odds as they view their current offer price as good enough, given the defender’s contractual situation, as well as the player’s will.

Ibrahima Konate keen on Real Madrid switch

Liverpool are ready to offer a new deal, but there are considerable doubts whether Konate will sign it, as he considers a switch to Real Madrid his dream. The willingness of the player could play a big role as Xabi Alonso and Florentino Perez are keen to bring in a top-quality defender into the mix, as the backline lacks that level of player.

Real Madrid are relaxed about finding a solution for the Frenchman, as they will continue to push to get a deal done. They also ponder a pre-contract agreement in January, which does add to the pressure on Liverpool not to let him leave on a free transfer. However, the perspective from Anfield might lean towards keeping the €40.5 million-rated star irrespective of whether he signs a new deal, as they would lose a big part of their defensive stability.