Arne Slot Urges Liverpool to Replace €50M-Rated PSG, Real Madrid Target With Crystal Palace Star

Defensa Central reports that Liverpool manager Arne Slot has asked the club to pursue Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi if Konaté joins Real Madrid. Guehi, like Konaté, is under contract until June 2026 and is reportedly not planning to renew.

He would be open to a move to Anfield, and Liverpool would use the fee from Konaté’s potential sale to fund the deal. Real Madrid view Konaté as a key addition to strengthen their defense for the 2025-2026 season.

Diario AS recently reported that Real Madrid are open to signing Konaté this summer, but only if Liverpool lowers their asking price. The Spanish giants are prepared to pay between €20 million and €25 million, while Liverpool are holding out for at least €50 million.

Real Madrid aren’t planning to meet that figure, especially since Konaté has already decided he wants to join them. The club is content to wait until 2026, when they can sign him on a free transfer.

As previously reported by Foot Mercato, Konaté has already been offered to several top teams, including Real Madrid, PSG, and Barcelona, laying the groundwork for a possible 2026 departure.