Real Madrid Unwilling to Abandon Liverpool Target Pursuit for PSG Standout

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While Konaté is the obvious target for Real Madrid, they might not stop at just adding one central defender. However, they could also miss out on the Ecuadorian.

Fichajes reports that Pacho’s rise hasn’t gone unnoticed by Europe’s top clubs. The report says Real Madrid had been seriously considering a move for him in recent months to strengthen a backline that needs reinforcements.

However, the report adds that the possibility of seeing Pacho in a Madrid shirt now seems to have faded, as the club has shifted its focus to Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté, who could arrive on a free transfer this summer.

The report also notes that Pacho’s high price has been a major factor slowing the deal. PSG, aware of his potential and importance to their project, reportedly aren’t willing to let him go for anything less than a huge fee.