# Konaté in Shock U-Turn as Liverpool Push for New Deal Despite Real Madrid Interest
In a stunning twist, Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté could be set to extend his stay at Anfield despite heavy speculation linking him with Real Madrid. According to reports from France, the 26-year-old centre-back is now actively engaged in contract talks with Liverpool, with the club growing “confident” that an agreement can be reached. This comes…