Reports suggest that Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté is considering a potential free transfer move to Spain, with Real Madrid being his preferred destination.
According to transfer insider Santi Aouna, the French international defender is the player in question regarding this potential high-profile move.
Konaté`s current contract at Anfield is set to expire in the summer of 2026. Despite the club`s efforts to negotiate a new deal, an agreement has not yet been reached.
It appears there`s a reason for this delay. As reported by Aouna of Foot Mercato, Konaté is reportedly seeking a `change of scenery` when his contract concludes.
The defender is reportedly prepared to see out his current terms and leave Liverpool as a free agent in 2026. This potential move would see him follow a similar path rumoured for teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Unsurprisingly, a player of Konaté`s calibre potentially becoming available on a free transfer has attracted significant interest. Top European clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are said to be keen on signing the former RB Leipzig standout.
However, the reports indicate that Konaté himself holds a distinct `preference for Real Madrid`.
