For a long time, the expiring contracts of key players like Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold have had the Liverpool owners worried, with there being no update on the situation.
While many expect vice-captain Trent to leave for Real Madrid on a free transfer, the Spanish giants now have their eyes on yet another Liverpool star.
Real Madrid’s interest in Trent has been no secret, as they have publicly pursued him for quite some time.
For Trent, the move wouldn’t come as a shock.
A local Liverpool lad, he has already won nearly every major club trophy with the Reds and could add more silverware to his collection this season, which very well may be his last.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is eager to add another Frenchman to the squad, and according to the Daily Mail, the club has set their eyes on Ibrahima Konate.
While the defender is under contract until 2026, no progress has been made on a contract extension, with negotiations between his representatives and Liverpool stalling last year.
This season, the partnership between Konate and Virgil Van Dijk has been solid, but speculation about the French defender’s future continues.
As per Le Parisien, his hometown club PSG, had shown interest in signing him during February, which the club denied.
Recently, The 25-year-old displayed a solid performance in his side’s 0-1 win against PSG in the Champions League Round of 16.
For now, Konate’s focus remains on finishing the season with a few winners’ medals hanging around his neck.
A decision regarding his future is expected once the season ends and the transfer window is open.
