The showdown between Real Madrid and Liverpool for defender Ibrahima Konaté already started, shortly after the Merengues' victory in Battle for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
However, this showdown has become a little simpler.
Konaté has so far refused all Liverpool's attempts to renew his contract, which expires next summer. Determined not to see him follow Alexander-Arnold at Santiago Bernabéu, Liverpool seems ready to do anything to keep the French. If he does not sign a new contract, he will find himself on the transfer market for 50 million euros towards the end of the transfer window.
Bayern Munich puts an end to his interest in Konaté
According to Christian Falk on CF Bayern Insider, Bayern Munich should not be interested in Konaté. They will only seek a defender if Kim Min-Jae leaves this summer, and Falk explains that it does not seem to happen anytime soon. No serious offer is on the table for him, and they expect what remains. This obviously simplifies the life of Real Madrid, because Bayern has no chance of being robbed Konaté this summer. Liverpool loses a potential buyer, but it is also one less option for Konaté in the event of departure.
The position of Real Madrid on Konaté
Real Madrid feels in pole position for Konaté. He will only envisage a transfer of French this summer only if an agreement is concluded for 20 to 25 million euros. In addition, according to information from Real, Konaté would only be interested in a transfer to the Bernabéu, and the club therefore believes that all the assets are in its favor. Liverpool will certainly feel the pressure to settle his future as quickly as possible.
