Real Madrid are set to decide from a pool of three centre-backs potentially available on a free transfer next summer, including Liverpool mainstay Ibrahima Konate.

According to Fichajes, Real Madrid could make a decision soon on their preferred choice of centre-back signing next summer. The Spanish giants are looking at three potential free agents in Ibrahima Konate, Marc Guehi and Dayot Upamecano, with a decision on one widely expected soon.

Real Madrid will prioritise signing a new centre-back at the very least in future windows. A January arrival seems unlikely at the moment, as Florentino Perez has set his sights on three potential free agents ahead of next summer, as Liverpool mainstay Ibrahima Konate, Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and Dayot Upamecano of Bayern Munich all on that list.

Internally, Real Madrid are still evaluating the futures of experienced stars David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger, the the duo into the final year of their respective deals. Either way, they had planned to sign a new top-drawer defender next summer to continue building a new-look backline.

The report states, the Spanish giants are currently planning to bring one of the three potential free agents. The club are set to decide on their preference soon, as they have been chasing Liverpool mainstay Konate for the longest time, with the defender set to decide on his future soon.

Liverpool are set to offer Konate a new deal, but there are considerable doubts about whether the Frenchman will continue at Merseyside. Apart from Real Madrid, there will be more suitors, as the centre-back is widely seen as one of the talented defenders around.

Real Madrid are evaluating options

Real Madrid are also optimistic about landing Guehi, with Liverpool still seen as the front runners for the Crystal Palace star. The England international is not expected to stay at Selhurst Park, while his profile perfectly fits into what Perez wants at the Bernabeu.

Dayot Upamecano reportedly prefers Real Madrid as his next destination, or his other choice is to stay at Bayern Munich. PSG are also in the mix for the Frenchman, and so are Liverpool, as he too represents a top draw option for Real Madrid ahead of next summer.