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Madrid's Konate deal "getting tough"

It was previously reported that Konate was seeking £200k to renew - with further reports suggesting that he had made up his mind on a move to Real Madrid next year.

But Foot Mercato reported earlier this week that Liverpool had renewed their attempts to tie Konate down to a new contract.

While the offer has not been answered as yet - it’s enough to worry the partisan Madrid media.

Fichajes ran a report on Thursday which admitted: “Konate’s move is getting tough. Liverpool aren't willing to let the French defender go without a fight.”

Liverpool back in a position of strength

And so we’ve moved from a situation where Liverpool were being described as helpless in their fight to keep Konate at the club long term to one where they are again in a position of power.

It would appear that Liverpool are prepared to sell Konate this summer if he doesn’t agree a new deal - with Marc Guehi lined up as a potential readymade replacement.

However, their first choice would clearly be to keep the former RB Leipzig stopper at the club having seen him rise to become Virgil van Dijk’s preferred partner.

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