Overview

• Talks are active but not close to agreement, with David Ornstein describing the situation as a stalemate rather than outright rejections and noting Konaté earns well above £70,000 per week.
• Real Madrid remain in regular contact with the player’s representatives, yet multiple reports say no formal offer has been made.
• Liverpool are reluctant to sanction a January exit despite outside interest, with Football Insider reporting the club intend to keep him given limited defensive depth.
• Konaté’s recent dip, including criticism after defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray, has intensified external pressure, though Arne Slot said errors have come from several players.
• The centre-back is in the final year of his deal and can agree a pre-contract with foreign clubs from January, increasing leverage and timing pressure on all sides.