Real Madrid reconsider move for free agent centre-back

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate will go away the membership this summer season as a free agent, in a shock twist. It appeared the French worldwide could be renewing his deal at Anfield, after months of negotiations, however a deal has not been accomplished earlier than the summer season.

In April, it appeared pretty much as good as a accomplished deal for Konate that he could be staying at Liverpool, as an settlement gave the impression to be shut. But six weeks on, Liverpool have introduced that Konate will now be leaving as a free agent on the finish of his contract this summer season, making him a first-rate market alternative for Europe’s prime golf equipment.

Konate again on Actual Madrid radar

Again in November, Actual Madrid had communicated to Liverpool that they had been now not pursuing a deal for Konate. Diario AS say that this was after months of conversations with Konate’s camp, however as Los Blancos had been planning to make their negotiations critical, Konate suffered a major dip in type that put them off. But now they’re once more contemplating a transfer for Konate.

Actual Madrid have made a behavior of recruiting gamers on free transfers over the previous six years, and Konate would match their switch coverage. They intend to usher in one or two central defenders this summer season, however Bayern Munich and Chelsea are additionally contemplating gives for Konate, and there may be some curiosity from Serie A too. They are saying that regardless, Jose Mourinho, who is predicted to be introduced as the brand new supervisor in two weeks’ time, may have the ultimate say on Konate.

Al-Ittihad additionally keen on Konate

On prime of the curiosity from Europe’s prime golf equipment, FootMercato say that Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ittihad are keen to make him a profitable supply this summer season. They see him as a precedence goal, however naturally must outbid different rivals to steer Konate to depart European soccer.