Real Madrid Eye Liverpool Star in Trent Alexander-Arnold-Style Swoop Amid PSG Links, Contract Doubts

Real Madrid are reportedly keeping tabs on Konate’s contract situation at Liverpool, with an eye on a potential free transfer next summer, according to Marca.

The French center back’s current deal expires in 2026, but recent talks over an extension haven’t made much progress. That’s opened the door to speculation that he could follow a similar trajectory to Trent Alexander-Arnold, as Real Madrid continue their search for defensive reinforcements.

Per The Times’ Hamzah Khalique-Loonat, Konate’s agent surprised Liverpool’s ownership group, FSG, by requesting a 150 percent salary increase—bumping his weekly wage up to £200,000. That would make him the club’s third-highest earner, behind only Mohamed Salah (£350,000) and Virgil van Dijk (£220,000).

Negotiations have hit a wall due to the significant gap between the club’s offer and the player’s demands. As the summer window nears, Real Madrid and PSG closely monitor the situation.