Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has made it clear — he’s not ready to swap Champions League nights for desert lights just yet.
The 26-year-old has turned down an informal offer from a Saudi Pro League club, as per Daily Mirror. The unnamed team had approached his camp with a big-money idea, but Konate wasn’t tempted.
His goal is simple: keep playing at the top level in Europe. And that’s not negotiable.
Konate is now entering the final year of his Liverpool contract. Talks over a new deal haven’t gone far. While the Reds want to keep him, the Frenchman seems in no rush to sign fresh terms.
That has sparked Real Madrid’s interest, and they’re keeping a close eye on the situation.
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Will Ibrahima Konate leave Liverpool this summer?
As of now, there’s no formal bid on the table. But Real Madrid, who just snapped up Trent Alexander-Arnold, are weighing up their options.
They would prefer to land Konate on a free in 2026, but might make a move sooner if things open up.
The problem? Money. Liverpool are reportedly said to want around €50 million. Madrid? They're only ready to spend half that. So for now, it’s a bit of a standoff.
Liverpool are already short in defense after selling Jarell Quansah to Leverkusen. Wataru Endo and Joe Gomez can fill in, but depth is thin.
They’ve been looking at Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and Ajax youngster Jorrel Hato as possible targets.
With no fresh talks and no serious bids, Konate’s future is up in the air. He’s not apparently pushing to leave, but he’s also not committing long-term.
Anfield might need to brace itself — this could still turn into a game of extra time.
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