Overview
- Ibrahima Konaté is entering the final stretch of his Liverpool contract without an agreed extension, raising fresh questions about his future.
- The Athletic reports Real Madrid’s interest has waned in recent months, with inconsistency under Arne Slöt cited as a factor.
- Foot Mercato’s Santi Aouna claims Madrid have pivoted toward Dayot Upamecano, with a verbal agreement reported.
- Liverpool opted to keep Konaté last summer and are maintaining negotiations while evaluating defensive options for the January window, according to multiple reports.
- Keith Wyness told Football Insider that Konaté’s form has dipped and suggested Bayern Munich and PSG could be potential suitors.