Liverpool Ready to Make PSG, Real Madrid Target Decision Amid Marc Guehi Pursuit

Liverpool center back Ibrahima Konaté has yet to sign a contract extension this summer, sparking speculation about his future. Moreover, PSG and Real Madrid are both pursuing the defender.

Diario AS previously reported that Real Madrid’s interest may hinge on Liverpool lowering its asking price. The Spanish club reportedly values Konaté between €20 million and €25 million, while Liverpool are holding out for closer to €50 million.

Konaté is reportedly open to a move, but Madrid may wait until 2026, hoping he could leave on a free transfer.

Foot Mercato recently reported that Konaté has been offered to several top European clubs—including PSG, Real Madrid, and Barcelona—raising the likelihood of a transfer once his contract expires.

Will PSG, Real Madrid need to wait on Liverpool star?

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Football Insider reports Konaté could leave Liverpool in the January transfer window if the club signs Marc Guéhi this summer. Real Madrid have long admired the France international, whose contract with Liverpool runs until June 2026.

Konaté currently earns £70,000 a week but has told Liverpool he wants £200,000 per week to sign a new contract, according to DaveOCKOP.com.

The Premier League champions are pushing for a deal focused mostly on performance-related bonuses, while Konaté is holding out for a higher guaranteed base salary.

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