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Real Madrid rule out Konate move

But his form this season now looks to have driven Madrid away - with Los Blancos likely to focus on other targets. And it looks like sporting director Richard Hughes can rest easily over Bayern Munich too.

The Germans have got Dayot Upamecano in a contract predicament of their own - with the 27-year-old also out of contract at the end of the season.

And if Konate’s international team-mate won’t renew it had been suggested that Vincent Kompany’s side would move for Konate as a replacement.

Bayern back off Konate

But now Bayern insider Christian Falk claims that Bayern are not currently focussing on the Konate deal. Bayern’s priority remains on getting Upamecano signed up for the long term.

And if the France international won’t renew then there are plans to go for Marc Guehi instead.

“Bayern are maintaining all theor focus on securing a contract extension for Upamecano,” he writes.

“That’s their only priority. If the French defender signs a new deal with Bayern, they will not move for either Konate or Guehi.

“While the situation may change next summer, that’s the plan right now. So, the possibility of signing Konate is not entirely off, but it hinges on many factors.”

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