Liverpool Set €50M Price Tag for Konaté as Real Madrid Eyes 2026 Free Transfer

Key Updates on Konaté's Future:

Liverpool's Firm Stance

The Reds have made it clear they will not let Ibrahima Konaté leave for free and demand €50 million for a summer transfer28.

The French defender has rejected multiple contract offers, signaling his preference for a move to Real Madrid if he departs this window39.

Real Madrid’s Strategy

Los Blancos are unwilling to meet Liverpool’s valuation, offering only €20-25 million due to Konaté’s expiring contract (2026)28.

Their Plan A is to wait until 2026 and sign him on a free transfer, replicating their previous moves for Alaba, Rüdiger, and Trent Alexander-Arnold37.

Liverpool’s Dilemma

The club could keep Konaté for his final year, hoping to convince him to renew mid-season (as done with Van Dijk & Salah)8.

However, after losing Alexander-Arnold for free, they prefer a summer sale to avoid another financial hit69.

Market Dynamics

If no club meets Liverpool’s €50M demand, a 2025-26 exit seems inevitable, with Madrid likely securing him for free next year79.

Liverpool are already scouting replacements, including Tottenham’s Van de Ven and Parma’s Leoni610.