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Real Madrid Targets Liverpool's Konaté for 2026 Free Transfer

7/11/2025

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Real Madrid is setting its sights on Liverpool's Ibrahima Konaté, eyeing a potential free transfer in 2026 as he declines a contract renewal. Despite a solid lineup of five central defenders, Madrid feels the pressure to bolster their squad. Meanwhile, Liverpool is considering selling Konaté, hoping for €50-60 million, but Madrid is unwilling to go beyond €25 million.

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Real Madrid is setting its sights on Liverpool's Ibrahima Konaté, eyeing a potential free transfer in 2026 as he declines a contract renewal. Despite a solid lineup of five central defenders, Madrid feels the pressure to bolster their squad. Meanwhile, Liverpool is considering selling Konaté, hoping for €50-60 million, but Madrid is unwilling to go beyond €25 million.