Chelsea Poised to Challenge Real Madrid, PSG for €50M-Rated Liverpool Standout

Liverpool center back Ibrahima Konaté has yet to sign a contract extension this summer, fueling transfer speculation. Both PSG and Real Madrid have been linked to the French defender.

According to a recent report from Diario AS, Real Madrid is interested but only if Liverpool lowers their asking price. The Spanish club could offer between €20 million and €25 million, while Liverpool reportedly wants around €50 million.

Konaté is said to be open to a move, and Madrid might prefer to wait until 2026, when he could leave on a free transfer, rather than meet Liverpool’s current valuation.

Foot Mercato recently reported that Konaté has been offered to several top European clubs—including PSG, Real Madrid, and Barcelona—making a move more likely once his contract expires.

Real Madrid, PSG face challenge for Liverpool star

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Diario AS reports that Chelsea have entered the race to sign Konaté from Liverpool. Moreover, this news comes after Marca reported that Liverpool plan to offer Konaté a new contract in the coming days, and if he turns it down, they will likely put him up for sale this summer.

🚨 Chelsea have entered the race to sign Ibrahima Konaté from Liverpool.

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Earlier this month, journalist Abdellah Boulma reported that Liverpool are still in talks with Konaté over a contract extension. While no deal is finalized yet, the French defender is happy at the club and wants to stay.