Liverpool are refusing every attempt from Real Madrid to sign Ibrahima Konate this summer with Arne Slot reportedly not sanctioning his departure.
FSG have done some sensational work with Liverpool in 2025. From renewing contracts for Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah to the unbelievable spending this summer, the owners have won many supporters over.
For an ownership that has long struggled to maintain healthy relations with fans, it is now clear more than ever that there aren’t better custodians for the club out there.
The lavish spending this summer has a lot to do with FSG’s careful management of the club’s finances.
With transfers the main topic right now, it’s understandable that Konate’s contract is perhaps on the back burner somewhat but Liverpool are reportedly set to take a closer look at it in the coming weeks and months.
What’s going on between Liverpool, Real Madrid and Ibrahima Konate?
Speaking via his YouTube channel, leading transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Liverpool will not sell Konate this summer and Real Madrid know this hence they haven’t made an offer.
“I can tell you guys that they [Liverpool] are still not opening the doors for this summer for Ibrahima Konate to go to Real Madrid,” the Italian journo reports.
“What I can tell you is that Real Madrid really like the player, he’s really appreciated internally, he’s also been discussed internally with staff and management, but at the moment there is no bid to Liverpool because they are not opening the doors to an exit for Konate this summer.
“In case they decide to open the door let’s see what Real Madrid will do. But Liverpool still hope to try and reach an agreement with Konate in the next months.
“They were close around October, November, then the story changed with Konate and his agents.
“It has always been a strange negotiation with ups and downs. Now Liverpool are still hoping to convince Konate to stay, but Real Madrid are following the situation closely.”
