Real Madrid president Florentino Perez BLOCKS signing of Liverpool star | OneFootball

Why don’t Real Madrid want Konate?

Reports from early in the season had suggested that signing Konate on a free transfer was going to be a priority for Real Madrid in the summer, but their interest seems to have faded almost entirely.

Several poor performances from the Frenchman this season have no doubt contributed to Los Blancos moving on, but according to a report from Fichajes the decision to abandon interest in Konate came right from the very top.

According to the report, Florentino Perez himself vetoed a move for Konate feeling that he doesn’t match the profile of defender the club want in Madrid; reliable and low risk.

Real Madrid’s interest in Konate stretches back a number of seasons, but the defender’s performances this season have been enough for the club to move on to other targets, at least for now.

Will Konate leave Liverpool?

As the end of the season draws closer, an exit for Konate feels more likely.

A new deal could still be agreed, but either the player or the club would have to make significant sacrifices in order for that to happen.

PSG also hold a long-standing interest in Konate, and if he doesn’t agree terms with Liverpool then it may well be PSG who capitalise.