Real Madrid could get a one -off chance this summer to sign the defensive star of Liverpool.
Xabi Alonso has brought in three new defenders, as part of a new rear line in Madrid, including Konate's former clubmate Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Interest in a move for the French international extends back to July in the midst of rumors, he will not sign a contract extension with Anfield.
Since the beginning of 2025, Konate has been in contract discussions about Merseyside, because his current deal ends at the end of 2025/26 and the club hierarchy wants an answer for the end of August.
Liverpool is desperate to avoid a situation in which Konate leaves the club for free in 2026, but that is Real Madrid's plan for him.
Los Blancos is still irritated by having to pay a transfer costs to release Alexander-Arnold from the last weeks of his contract in Liverpool after he was sure to pack him for free.
Barcelona is also said to be interested in an offer, with PSG another possible freer, and Liverpool will sell to the highest bidder if their final contract offer is rejected.
According to the last of Mundo Deportivo – via sources in Liverpool – the Premier League champions confirmed an asking price after they refused to meet Konate's wage requirements.
Rumor has that Konate asks about £ 200.00 a week to agree to a renewal that would represent a salary jump more than 100%.
That is unacceptable from the perspective of Liverpool with the club that has already brought italy U19 International Giovanni Leoni with an eye for replacing Konate.
Liverpool has informed all interested parties that they will listen to offers in the £ 35 million region in the last days of the transfer window.
That is far above the ceiling of Real Madrid of £ 21 million and the La Liga Giants can restrain themselves to the following summer and hope that PSG will not come forward with an range of Liverpool.