While Real Madrid began with multiple free-agent defensive targets for next summer, their list has dwindled quite rapidly.Dayot Upamecano, who was one of their top targets, is closing in on a renewal ...
While Real Madrid began with multiple free-agent defensive targets for next summer, their list has dwindled quite rapidly.
Dayot Upamecano, who was one of their top targets, is closing in on a renewal with Bayern Munich and has been ruled out as a target by Los Blancos.
Their other free agent target, Marc Guehi, joined Manchester City in the recent winter transfer window and is no longer available on the market.
Contacting the third name
As reported by Matteo Moretto (h/t Madrid Xtra) in a recent update, Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate has reappeared as an option now for Real Madrid to chase in the summer.
The Anfield-based defender was on Los Blancos’ radar ahead of the season and was seen as a prime target for June 2026 for a long, especially given that he would be a free agent. His dip in quality and consistency this season, however, soon saw him ruled out internally.
Back on Real Madrid’s agenda. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Now, however, he has re-emerged as an option owing to the sudden shortage of quality options and Real Madrid have contacted him once more to enquire about his situation.
Should Konate be open to a move and willing to run down his contract with Liverpool, the men in white could thus push to land him come June. After all, signing a centre-back is one of their top priorities for the summer.
So far this season, Konate has made 23 appearances for Liverpool in the Premier League and averages over 14 defensive actions per game. He has overseen five clean sheets and scored one goal in the same duration.
As it stands, there have been no positive developments hinting at a renewal for Konate with the Merseyside club, and Real Madrid will look to ensure there are no further developments on that front.
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