Though issues have gone quiet in current weeks within the Spanish capital, Actual Madrid might need one closing blockbuster switch in them this summer time. Los Blancos have been tipped to maneuver for a midfielder, but additionally one other central defender.
All through the summer time, Actual Madrid have been linked with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate. The French defender is out of contract subsequent summer time, and supposedly eager on a transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu, to date turning down all of Liverpool’s renewal provides.
Liverpool to make closing contract supply imminently
Liverpool are at present in negotiations for Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi, which some are seeing as a transfer for a substitute. Marca say that Liverpool will make one closing contract supply to Konate shortly, and if he doesn’t settle for it, then they are going to put him up on the market. They’re determined to keep away from dropping him on a budget as occurred with Trent Alexander-Arnold.
On Thursday, Los Blancos will current their fourth signing of the summer time in Franco Mastantuono. The Argentine teenager will initially be registered with Actual Madrid Castilla although, leaving an additional house of their 25-man squad in case of one other arrival.
Actual Madrid ‘gearing up’ for Konate transfer
In the meantime Actual Madrid are ‘gearing up’ for a transfer for Konate as soon as Liverpool full the signing of Guehi. They’re stated to be €6m in need of Palace’s asking value, however the challenge is anticipated to be resolved.
📍 Simply in: Marc Guéhi add-ons not agreed & Actual Madrid to chase Konaté⬇️
Now we have to launch the information EARLY however it seems to be just like the price for Marc Guéhi isn’t fairly settled but in accordance with totally different supply who reached out to us.
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How a lot would Konate value Actual Madrid?
Earlier experiences have instructed that Liverpool would demand a €50m switch price in change for Konate, regardless of his contract state of affairs. Los Blancos will possible attempt to deliver that price down, with their intention to not spend greater than €20-25m. A closing price might depend upon competitors, whereas time within the window is ticking away for Liverpool to safe a sale.