Real Madrid Plots Move for Crystal Palace Star as PSG Target Alternative | OneFootball

Liverpool center back Ibrahima Konaté is entering the final year of his contract and has yet to commit to an extension, raising uncertainty over his future at the club.

PSG and Real Madrid are said to be keeping a close eye on the defender, potentially moving to engage him if no new deal is agreed upon before the January transfer window.

According to Foot Mercato, Konaté has been offered to several top European clubs—including PSG, Real Madrid, and Barcelona—hinting that a transfer could be possible as his current deal winds down.

Could Real Madrid Move Away From PSG Target?

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Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace for next season. Fichajes reports that the Spanish club could make a move in the January transfer window to get ahead of Liverpool.

Guehi’s contract situation makes the timing ideal, as he has no plans to extend with Palace and could push for a move in 2025.

Could Real Madrid Target Stay at Liverpool?

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Football Insider previously reported that Liverpool plan to resume contract talks with Konaté now that the summer transfer window is closed. The club has no intention of letting the defender leave on a free transfer and aims to reach an agreement before January.

Senior Football Insider correspondent Pete O’Rourke said Liverpool will restart discussions now that the summer window has ended, allowing the club to focus on finalizing terms.

“He still is highly thought of by Arne Slot,” O’Rourke told Football Insider. “Right now there’s nothing sort of concerning about his future. Obviously his contract situation is the main talking point on Anfield right now.

“Once the window closes, there’ll be further talks held with Konaté to see if he will sign a new contract or not before the January window. Otherwise that will be Liverpool’s last chance to cash in on him.”