Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been linked with a move away from the Merseyside club, with several bigwigs keen on signing him.

Ibrahima Konate’s contract expires at the end of the season, and clubs like Juventus and Real Madrid are interested in signing him. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Liverpool could be to sell the Frenchman in January for a price of around £40-50 million.

The French international cost £36 million when he joined Liverpool four years ago. Konate has been an important player for Liverpool since arriving from RB Leipzig, and his exit will be a blow for the club.

There have been multiple attempts from the Premier League champions to agree on a new deal with the player, but the two parties have not been able to come to an agreement yet. Naturally, Liverpool are now considering selling him for a reasonable amount of money in January. They will not want to lose a key player like him for free at the end of the season.

Where will Konate end up?

Juventus have now joined Real Madrid in the race to sign the player. It will be interesting to see if they can win the race for the Frenchman’s signature. There is no doubt that they need a quality defender, and Konate would be an excellent addition.

The 26-year-old has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League, and there is no doubt that he is good enough to play for the best clubs in the world. Meanwhile, Real Madrid need defensive additions as well. They will need to find long-term alternatives to players like David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger.

Signing the Liverpool defender could prove to be a wise decision. It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs can get the deal done. The reported £40-50 million valuation is quite high for a player who may be available as a free agent next summer.

Juventus and Real Madrid will be able to secure a pre-contract agreement with the defender ahead of a potential move in the summer. It will be interesting to see if they can convince Konate to join them at the end of the season on a free transfer. It would be a masterstroke for both clubs, and the transfer could look like a huge bargain in future.