Article by Alexandru Stanciu – published Monday, June 23, 2025, 22:09 / Updated Monday, June 23, 2025:09
Liverpool risks losing a second important player, similar to Trent Alexander-Arnold (26 years old). Ibrahima Konate (26 years old) refused the first offer to extend the contract from the club. The central defender has a contract with the team from Merseyside by 2026 and could leave the contract next summer.
Real Madrid is interested in the French international, according to Sportal.bg. The Spaniards have already discussed with the French representatives about a possible transfer on “Santiago Bernabeu” next summer.
Liverpool may lose another player in favor of Real Madrid on the Trent Alexander-Arnold model
England's champion intends to resume negotiations with Ibrahima Konate this summer. However, the defender is not satisfied with the current offer, and his impressions are trying to get a higher salary.
Liverpool faced the same problem last season, when it was greatly delayed negotiations with Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk. Finally, both signed new contracts, but the Egyptian was close to leaving.
36by millions of pounds paid Liverpool to bring Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig, in 2021
Alexander-Arnold's situation was a little different, because it seems that he had long decided to go to Real Madrid. The leadership on Merseyside has put it alone in this situation, not inculting the player's contract in time.
Andy Robertson's contract also expires over 12 months, but Liverpool is unlikely to give him an extension. The Scottish international is desired by Atletico Madrid, and the team on Merseyside is willing to let him leave if he wants it. The new left defender of the team, Milos Kerkez, arrived at Liverpool Monday. The Hungarian is expected to officially sign with “Cormorants” on Tuesday, June 24th.
Liverpool is among the most active teams on the transfer market this summer, after last year it has almost not brought new players. The “cormorants” transferred Jeremy Frimpong and Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, and Kerkez will soon become their player.
Caimhin Kelleher was sold in Brentford, after Giorgi Mamardashvili, acquired a year ago, arrived at the team.
Jarrell Quansah's transfer is expected to be completed in a few days. The defender will go to Bayer Leverkusen for 35 million pounds. This sale, as well as Konate's uncertain situation, will most likely determine the club to look for a new central defender.
From “Anfield” is expected to leave Darwin Nunez, who negotiates with Naples. Harvey Elliott, who is desired by Brighton, and Federico Chiesa can leave after just a year at Liverpool.
