Overview

• Real Madrid have prioritized Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano over Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté for next summer, according to Cadena SER reports.
• Bayern are described as determined to keep Upamecano despite the impasse in renewal negotiations, with discussions continuing.
• Upamecano is in the final year of his contract, creating the option to sign a pre-contract with foreign clubs from January 1, 2026.
• Reports indicate Real Madrid are prepared to meet the defender’s reported €20 million signing-on request.
• Madrid’s planning reflects a broader defensive refresh as the futures of Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba are uncertain and multiple centre-back options are being monitored.