Real Madrid dey reason whether dem go move for Ibrahima Konate next summer, as e current form for Liverpool this season dey raise plenty question marks.
Last season, Konate shine well under Arne Slot, partner with Virgil van Dijk, and help Liverpool lift their 20th Premier League title.
But this season, the French defender no dey deliver like before. Fans and press don dey drag am for poor showings against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray. To make matter worse, Konate contract for Anfield get less than 12 months to expire, and he never still sign new deal.
Real Madrid Ready to Wait or Move On?
Transfer reports from Fichajes talk say Madrid no too impressed with Konate this season. The sporting management dey argue if dem suppose wait make e find him best form back before dem strike deal.
At the same time, Los Blancos dey check other centre-back options wey fit replace Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba next summer.
Liverpool on their own dey run negotiations with Konate camp, and reports dey suggest say the club dey optimistic about agreement after presenting new contract offer. But the uncertainty still dey hang.
Liverpool Need New Defender Urgently
Konate recent wahala dey include loss of concentration, positional error, and slow decision-making — all wey make people talk say e drop level seriously compared to last season.
Even though Liverpool suppose try hold the French international tight, especially as Van Dijk go clock 35 by next July, dem still need back-up plan.
Marc Guehi still dey as option after Reds miss out on am last transfer window. Plus, rumours dey hot say Liverpool dey eye Dayot Upamecano from Bayern Munich — another French defender wey fit bring solid boost if Konate matter no settle well.
TPB Verdict
Konate future dey hang in the balance. If Liverpool no secure am, Madrid and other big clubs go dey watch closely. But one thing clear — Reds must sign fresh centre-back by January if dem wan avoid defensive crisis for title defence.
