Liverpool have already lost right-back Trent Alexander Arnold, who is on the way to join Real Madrid this summer.
The two-time Premier League defender refuses to sign a new contract at Anfield, and he is ready to start a new chapter in his career, taking him to one of the world’s biggest clubs to play with world-class players.
However, there is another Liverpool player in the starting lineup this summer, linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Conate faces an uncertain future at Anfield
Centre back Ibrahima Conate, who is about to enter the final year of his contract at Anfield, is being chased by Real Madrid, according to Defensa Central.
The Spanish giant is reportedly ready to pay €30 million (£252 million) to sign him this summer.
Conate’s quality players are certainly more expensive, but due to his contract status with the Reds, Real Madrid feels that he may sign up for a bargain price.
Real Madrid is looking to invest in defense this summer, as clearly demonstrated from their transfer strategy.
They have already secured Dean Huyssen’s signature from Bournemouth this summer, and as Alexander Arnold comes in soon, it shows they want to completely reshuffle the defense and add players who can play for them for a long time.
Konate is currently one of his targets and his interest in signing the French defender is bad news for Arne Slot and his team.
Liverpool can’t afford to lose Conate this summer
The centre-backs have been their pillars of defense this season, and alongside Virgil van Dick, he has become a reliable presence at the heart of their defense.
The longer Konate’s contract, the more uncertain his future will be at Anfield.
Slot and his team could end up in a similar situation with Alexander Arnold, who ran off the final year of his contract with the club and decided to leave for free.
This situation will not only be disastrous for the Reds in terms of losing quality players, but it will also have financial consequences.
One defender could leave, but another could arrive at Anfield due to the Reds’ edge, which was close to Milos Kerquez’s signature from Bournemouth.
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