Overview

• Spanish reports say Real Madrid are preparing a January approach worth about €50 million, though no formal offer has been reported.
• Konaté has roughly nine months left on his Liverpool contract, making him eligible to agree a pre-contract with foreign clubs in January.
• Liverpool have held talks over a new deal, but the France international has not committed to an extension.
• On international duty, Konaté joked about the rumors, saying Kylian Mbappé is calling him every two hours.
• Reporting in Spain casts Konaté as a cost-effective target for Madrid’s defense plans, while Liverpool are linked with Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi as a contingency.