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Ibrahima Konate rejects new offer to leave Liverpool this summer amid increasing interest from Real Madrid

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<p>According to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-transfer-news-ibrahima-konate-35561502" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mirror, </em></a>a top Saudi club reportedly made informal contact with Konaté’s representatives to test the waters ahead of a possible summer bid. However, the former RB Leipzig defender made it clear that his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ibrahima-konate-tells-liverpool-join-real-madrid-summer-reds-cash-in-avoid-trent-alexander-arnold-situation/blt44b2a7f7b959b71a" target="_blank">priority lies in staying within Europe</a>, which has left the Pro League club with no choice but to look at alternatives.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Konate is now into the final 12 months of his current deal at Anfield. While Liverpool are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ibrahima-konate-told-he-can-t-leave-best-club-in-the-world-as-real-madrid-plot-free-transfer-for-liverpool-defender/blt4d9bf75801bf9bb0" target="_blank">eager to extend his stay, </a>negotiations have stalled. Real Madrid are especially keen, having identified the Frenchman as a future reinforcement in their defensive ranks. Although their preference is to secure Konate’s signature as a free agent in 2026, Madrid could act sooner if the opportunity arises.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Although no formal bids have yet been submitted, Real Madrid could test Liverpool’s resolve in the current window. However, there is a notable discrepancy between Liverpool’s asking price and Madrid’s valuation. The Reds would reportedly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/trent-alexander-arnold-blueprint-ibrahima-konate-transfer-priority-revealed-liverpool-defender-final-12-months-of-contract/bltfc8c07408daabf03" target="_blank">seek €50 million (£43m/$58m) for an immediate sale, </a>while the Spanish champions are only prepared to pay around €20-25 million (£17m-21.5m/$23.5m-29m).</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Liverpool now face a pivotal decision: cash in on Konate this summer, or risk losing a key asset for nothing in a year’s time. For Real Madrid, patience could yield a bargain if they’re willing to wait. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

Ibrahima Konate rejects new offer to leave Liverpool this summer amid increasing interest from Real Madrid | Goal.com

Liverpool&apos;s Ibrahima Konate has reportedly rejected a lucrative proposal from the Saudi Pro League, with the Real Madrid target into the final year of his contract.

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