Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 is at the centre of a growing transfer story after his agent held talks with Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, according to reports from Germany. Liverpool are hopeful of extending the France international\u2019s contract, but the defender approaches the final six months of his deal and will soon be able to discuss terms with clubs across Europe.<\/p>\n
BILD report that Bayern Munich have entered discussions with Konat\u00e9\u2019s camp as they prepare for a possible reshuffle of their defence. The Bavarian club are attempting to agree a new deal with Dayot Upamecano, but Sporting Director Christoph Freund has said that retaining Upamecano is the club\u2019s top priority and talks so far have proved fruitless. Bayern are also considering the future of Kim Min-jae.<\/p>\n
That situation has prompted Bayern to contact other centre back options. Crystal Palace\u2019s Marc Gu\u00e9hi has been named as a target and Bayern have held talks with his representatives. Liverpool and Real Madrid are also known to be interested in Gu\u00e9hi.<\/p>\n
Konat\u00e9\u2019s position gives him leverage. As he moves into the final half year of his contract he will be free to negotiate pre-contract agreements and a free transfer next summer could produce more lucrative terms than an extension at Liverpool. Reports claim Konat\u00e9 is seeking a contract comparable to those given to high earners like Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, which, as it stands, has not arrived.<\/p>\n
According to Fabrizio Romano, however, the lines of communication between Liverpool and Konat\u00e9\u2019s camp remains open. Much will depend on Konat\u00e9\u2019s own decision. He is described as having a choice of clubs across Europe and Liverpool are not ruled out at this stage.<\/p>\n
Clubs pursuing Konat\u00e9 will want clarity soon. They must decide whether they have a genuine chance of signing him or whether to pursue alternatives. Gu\u00e9hi and Upamecano are two prominent alternatives attracting interest from the same group of clubs. The former is expected to move clubs this summer, while Bayern continue to work towards a positive resolution with Upamecano.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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