Liverpool Set €100m Price Tag on Konaté as Real Madrid Circle

Liverpool have slapped a €100m valuation on their star centre-back Ibrahima Konaté, a figure that has deterred Real Madrid, according to Transfer News Live. The Spanish giants, fresh off their pursuit of Trent Alexander-Arnold, are reportedly unwilling to meet the hefty price for the 25-year-old Frenchman, opting instead to monitor his contract situation, which runs until 2026. Sources suggest Madrid may wait to sign Konaté as a free agent, a strategy they’re also employing with Arsenal’s William Saliba.

Konaté, who joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2021 for £36m, has been a key figure under Arne Slot, starting 22 Premier League games this season. Known for his pace, strength, and intelligent defending, he’s often compared to teammate Virgil van Dijk. However, with Liverpool facing a potential squad overhaul—Alexander-Arnold’s departure to Madrid looms large—the club is keen to secure Konaté’s future or maximize his transfer value.

Fans on X have mixed reactions, with some calling the €100m tag “crazy” for a defender not among the league’s elite, while others see Madrid’s interest as a sign of Konaté’s rising stock. Liverpool, meanwhile, are already eyeing replacements like Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck.