Marc Guehi to Liverpool moves one step CLOSER
That's because Liverpool require outgoings before they go back into the market. It's believed that Liverpool are willing to listen to bids for Konate this summer - and that would necessitate a new starting centre-back.
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Konate, 26, is out of contract in 2026 and there has been no breakthrough in talks over a new deal. A new report from Real Madrid Confidencial now claims that Liverpool are willing to do business at £50m.
And, moreover, it is claimed that Madrid ARE willing to pay it.
Madrid willing to pay for £50m Konate
'The French center-back has been one of Real Madrid's top targets for months,' the report reads. 'While the initial plan was to wait until the end of his contract, which is next summer, that has changed.
'Fearing the same fate as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool has expressed its willingness to allow Konaté to leave this summer.
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'£50 million is the price the current Premier League champions are willing to accept to part ways with their player. A reasonable price for Real Madrid, with Florentino Pérez preparing an offer to complete this significant transfer.'
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Konate out, Guehi in?
Xabi Alonso's new three-man centre-back system means los Blancos require additions. They have had injury trouble around Eder Militao and David Alaba - and Florentino Perez is now ready to sanction a deal for Konate.
In an ideal world, Madrid would wait until next summer and add the France international on a free. But they are willing to bring forward their plans.
That in turn could accelerate Liverpool's bid for Guehi.
The 24-year-old Crystal Palace captain is also out of contract in 2026 - but Palace do not want to lose him for free.
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