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Liverpool fans are already quite unhappy after losing out on one of their key players, Trent Alexander Arnold to Real Madrid for free. Now the Spanish Giants are trying to do the same thing with another Liverpool defender, Ibrahima Konate. The contract of the French International is coming to an end next season, and Real Madrid are trying to get him for free again.
It is really frustrating for Liverpool that one of their International rivals is taking away their key players won by one for free. They have replaced Alexander Arnold with Jeremie Frimpong, and the Dutch International is doing a great job so far. But Alexander Arnold was widely considered one of the best right backs in the world; losing him for free was really a drawback.
Real Madrid are ready to pay £30 million for Ibrahima Konate
Liverpool have already signed the 18 year old defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma this season but he is definitely an investment for the future. They need a quick fix if Ibrahima Konate leaves Liverpool this season or even next season. Konate, 26, kind for Liverpool back in 2021, and he has been one of the most impactful players for the club ever since.
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander Arnold for free this season
But it is pretty much clear that Konate's Liverpool career is coming to an end, and his possible destination is Real Madrid. Liverpool do not want to lose out on another he player for free to the same team, and reports suggest that PSG are also interested in the French International. They are ready to pay some cash if Liverpool decides to offload him instantly.
Ibrahima Konate is also wanted by PSG
This has also ignited the officials of Real Madrid, and reports from Defensa Central suggest that the Spanish Giants are also ready to pay £30 million for the 26 year old if Liverpool a ready to sell him instantly. However, their main goal remains to get him for free next season, much like they lured Trent Alexander Arnold for free this season.
Liverpool Football Club are already looking forward to getting a replacement for Ibrahima Konate, and presently their prime target is the English International Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace, who is also going out of contract by next season. Liverpool are ready to pay £30 million upfront for the 25 year old and get him this season. Now it is up to Crystal Palace on what would be their decision: would they tell him now, or let him go for free next season?
