A Liverpool first-team star is reportedly holding talks with Bayern Munich, with Real Madrid also showing strong interest.
Liverpool had a blockbuster summer window, breaking their transfer record twice—first with the £116 million capture of Florian Wirtz, followed by a £125 million deal for Alexander Isak. They also secured Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Giovanni Leoni and Freddie Woodman.
However, their window ended on a disappointing note after the club failed to seal a move for Marc Guehi. Crystal Palace pulled out of the deal when they couldn’t find a replacement for their captain. It’s unclear whether Liverpool will revive their pursuit of the England defender later in the season.
Guehi had been viewed as a potential successor to Ibrahima Konaté, who continues to be strongly linked with a move away from Anfield. The 26-year-old is expected to leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025/26 campaign when his contract runs out.
Football Insider recently reported that Konaté is close to an agreement with Real Madrid. But in a twist, Foot Mercato revealed that Bayern centre-back Dayot Upamecano has given a “verbal agreement” to join Madrid.
This has forced Bayern to identify Konaté as a possible replacement. German outlet BILD claims the Frenchman is now on Bayern’s shortlist, and the club has already opened talks with his representatives.
Liverpool are still hopeful of convincing Konaté to sign a new contract and remain at Anfield.
Since arriving from RB Leipzig in 2021, Konaté has made 147 appearances for the Reds and scored six goals. He has lifted the Premier League title, two Carabao Cups and other honours during his time at the club.
Should he depart this summer, it would be a significant blow for Liverpool, as he and captain Virgil van Dijk have built a strong defensive partnership.
Konaté and Liverpool return to Premier League duty on Sunday when they face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
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