Real Madrid are already thinking about next summer’s transfer window, which promises to be another busy one for club officials. There is a desire to add a new midfielder to Xabi Alonso’s squad, while there could also be the arrival of another defender from the Premier League – and this time, it would be Ibrahima Konate.

It is no secret that Konate is wanted by Real Madrid, and the 26-year-old is able to reach a pre-contract agreement with the 15-time European champions in less than four months. Plans are already being drawn up for the 26-year-old to arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu, although Liverpool have yet to concede defeat, despite having another offer knocked back earlier this week.

According to the Daily Mail, Real Madrid are “growing in confidence” that Konate will be their player from next summer, with some senior club staffers said to have openly discussed how they believe they are close to a verbal agreement. Despite this, it has been reported that no decision has yet been made by the France international.

Real Madrid want to repeat Trent situation with Konate

Liverpool were already left sickened when Trent Alexander-Arnold left at the end of his contract to sign for Real Madrid, and there would be a similar feeling if Konate does the same 12 months later. However, there is still time for the reigning Premier League champions to convince their player to sign an extension, although it is gradually ticking away.

It remains to be seen how the situation with Konate plays out in the lead-up to January, when he is able to agree terms with Real Madrid – if that is his desire. There is already a feeling of deja vu in relation to the Trent debacle, and Los Blancos will be keen for a similar outcome in 2026.