Real Madrid move CONFIRMS star is joining Liverpool | OneFootball

Real Madrid's policy of signing the best free agents in Europe has seen them turn their attention on centre-backs. Konate is one player they want upon the expiry of his current deal at the end of the season.

The other option they have also considered is Marc Guehi. But this is a move they have very quickly decided to give up. According to the Daily Mail, Real Madrid have turned their attention away from Guehi.

The report claims sources in Madrid believe that Guehi is going to be joining Liverpool.

He was so close to signing for the Reds at the end of the summer window. Crystal Palace pulled the plug on the deal in the final few minutes of the market being shut.

Since then, there have been various speculations that Guehi may end up signing for someone else. But Madrid's decision to not even entertain a move pretty much confirms that this is not the case.

At this stage, it looks very likely that Guehi is going to be on his way to Anfield. Whether that is in the January or the summer window of next year remains to be seen.

Even though Liverpool lack centre-back depth, it doesn't seem to make a lot of sense for them to try and sign a defender for a transfer fee in January, when they can wait a few months and bring him to the club on a free.

As for the signing of Guehi, it's a great move. He's homegrown, and he's very comfortable on the ball. His ability to bring the ball out from the back and his reading of the game is going to make him a huge asset.