Overview
- He told reporters his agents remain in discussions with Liverpool and that he expects to announce his choice very soon.
- Konaté joked on Telefoot that Kylian Mbappé "calls me every two hours" to convince him to join Real Madrid.
- With his contract up at the end of the season, Konaté can negotiate a pre-contract with overseas clubs from January 1 under FIFA rules.
- Real Madrid are prioritising a centre-back for next summer and view Konaté as a leading option, with Dayot Upamecano cited as an alternative.
- Liverpool face short-term pressure to secure clarity on a first-team starter’s future as negotiations continue without an agreement.