Overview

• Konaté is entering the final year of his deal at Anfield and has declined Liverpool’s initial extension offer, keeping his future open for pre-contract talks from January.
• Real Madrid have outlined a potential €20–25 million fee for an early transfer or the option to sign him on a free when his contract expires in mid-2026.
• Paris Saint-Germain have been linked with interest in the France international but have yet to table any formal proposal.
• Former Sochaux coach Eric Hely has praised Konaté’s leadership, defensive versatility and technical strength, saying he surpasses rivals like Antonio Rüdiger.
• Liverpool’s defensive depth faces added pressure after Jarell Quansah’s sale to Bayer Leverkusen, heightening urgency to resolve Konaté’s situation.