Liverpool Suffer Blow as PSG Target Unfazed by Real Madrid DecisionPSG TalkMon, December 1, 2025 at 10:12 AM UTC·2 min readIbrahima Konaté is heading into the final few months of his Liverpool contract without an extension in place, sparking talk about where he might land next, with PSG closely watching developments.
Foot Mercato previously reported that several top European clubs, including PSG, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, have shown interest. Last summer, Liverpool chose to keep Konaté rather than entertain offers.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMore recently, Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato noted that Real Madrid has turned its attention to Dayot Upamecano, with a verbal agreement reportedly reached. PSG, however, remain interested, and Konaté still has the option to negotiate a new contract with Liverpool.
The Athletic recently added that Real Madrid’s long-term pursuit seems to have cooled, apparently due to Konaté’s inconsistent performances under Arne Slot.
Liverpool Get Bad News From Ibrahima Konaté
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Liverpool remain active in discussions with Konaté’s representatives, and after Real Madrid’s recent move, many anticipated a new contract at Anfield would be finalized.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, Sky Sports reporter Vinny O’Connor reports that Konaté still plans to consider leaving and will review offers from overseas clubs when the January window opens.
“Liverpool remain committed to re-signing Ibrahima Konaté if terms can be agreed,” reported O’Connor (h/t TEAMtalk). Konaté’s deal runs out at the end of the season, and he is expected to explore his options in January, when he is free to speak to foreign clubs.
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“Real Madrid have been among the teams interested in signing Konaté on a free transfer – but there are reports that the interest is subsiding. Liverpool will only agree terms with Konaté if they are in keeping with their wage structure and they are also exploring the market for potential replacements.”
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“The club’s interest in England and Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi is well established – and he is also into the final six months of his contract in January. Bayern Munich also have an interest in Guehi, but re-signing Dayot Upamacano – another top centre-back who is out of contract in June 2026 – is their current priority.“
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