Liverpool appear increasingly open to selling Ibrahima Konaté in January, a situation that could complicate Real Madrid’s long-term defensive plans.
Interest in the French defender has intensified following Bayern Munich’s decision to enter the race. With Konaté’s contract at Liverpool expiring at the end of the season, Bayern see him as a strong candidate to replace Dayot Upamecano — who is also on Real Madrid’s radar.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have already made a contract extension offer, but Konaté has not yet accepted. This uncertainty has pushed the club to consider a January sale rather than risk losing him for free in the summer.
This approach could give Bayern a clear advantage, as they are more willing than Real Madrid to make significant mid-season signings. Real typically avoid major January spending, putting them in a difficult position if they want to secure Konaté ahead of other competitors.
The situation becomes even more delicate with reports that Liverpool intend to use funds from a potential Konaté sale to pursue Marc Guehi — another defender Real Madrid admire. As a result, a three-way transfer battle is forming, with the upcoming winter window shaping up to be crucial in determining the defender’s future.