PSG-Linked Star’s Future Takes Major Twist Amid Liverpool Doubt

Questions continue to surround Ibrahima Konaté’s situation at Liverpool as interest builds from PSG and Real Madrid. With 2026 drawing closer, the defender is nearing the end of his contract and is on track to become a free agent.

Talks over an extension have not been finalized, which has only added to the uncertainty. Starting January 1, Konaté will be allowed to hold pre-contract discussions with clubs outside England.

According to Foot Mercato, several elite European sides are monitoring the situation, including PSG, Real Madrid, and Barcelona. Liverpool opted to retain Konaté last summer rather than accept bids. Still, The Athletic recently noted that Real Madrid’s long-standing interest has cooled somewhat, citing inconsistent performances as part of the reason.

Will Ibrahima Konaté Remain at Liverpool?

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TEAMtalk’s Dean Jones reports, citing sources, that figures close to Liverpool believe intermediaries have continued to work quietly behind the scenes in an effort to bring Real Madrid back into the discussion.

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Liverpool remain eager for Konaté to stay, fully aware of how challenging it would be to replace the center-back. Marc Guéhi has emerged as a potential alternative, though any deal would come with its own hurdles.

The current belief is that, if a move to Real Madrid does not materialize, no other European club offers the same level of appeal to the defender.