Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 and Liverpool remain separated by a lack of agreement over a contract extension, with the defender now in the final 12 months of his deal.<\/p>\n
Progress on fresh terms has stalled after reports that Konat\u00e9 rejected a third approach over improved personal terms earlier this month. Journalist Fabrizio Romano has set a clear tone: there is still \u201cnothing really close\u201d to a new agreement between Liverpool and the centre back, and an extension \u201clooks difficult\u201d at the moment.<\/p>\n
That impasse has not gone unnoticed on the continent. Romano adds that Real Madrid are \u201cmonitoring\u201d the situation at Anfield and could pursue the France international as a free agent this summer should the current standstill persist.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid\u2019s interest appears to gain momentum now that William Saliba reportedly signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal. The 24-year-old was also on Real Madrid\u2019s radar, and his commitment to Arsenal has reportedly taken him out of consideration. With that avenue less likely, Los Blancos are able to focus more on Konat\u00e9 as an option.<\/p>\n
From Madrid\u2019s perspective the 26-year-old offers an upgrade at centre back. He would be considered in relation to David Alaba and Antonio R\u00fcdiger, who are both thought to be playing their final season in a white shirt.<\/p>\n
There remains time for Liverpool and Konat\u00e9 to find common ground. If both parties wish to continue together, they can still reach terms before his contract expires at the end of the 2025\u201326 season. For now, the situation is unresolved and will be watched closely by Liverpool, Real Madrid and other interested observers.<\/p>\n
The coming months will show whether negotiations intensify or if Real Madrid move to convert monitoring into a concrete offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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