The situation surrounding Dayot Upamecano at Bayern Munich has been a consistent talking point in recent months.
The France national team player, a significant investment for Bayern Munich, ranking as their eighth-most expensive acquisition, is approaching the end of his contract. Speculation suggests he might be heading to Real Madrid.
Dayot Upamecano’s Potential Departure Could Open Door for Ibrahima Konate to Consider Leaving Liverpool
However, it’s believed that Xabi Alonso’s Real are showing interest in Upamecano, which could lead to Bayern potentially losing a key member of their defensive lineup.
Earlier this week, Footmercato indicated that Los Blancos and the 27-year-old have reportedly reached a ‘verbal agreement’ for a move to Madrid in the upcoming summer.
Now, Bild suggests that Bayern are considering Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate as a potential replacement if Upamecano decides to leave.
Similar to his compatriot, Konate’s contract is also nearing its end. He will be eligible to engage in discussions with clubs outside of England starting in January unless he agrees to an extension with Liverpool.
These claims have a familiar ring of transfer speculation, considering Konate was previously mentioned as a potential target for Real Madrid earlier this season.
Last season, Konate frequently partnered with Virgil van Dijk as Liverpool dominated the Premier League. However, the team’s defense has faced increased scrutiny following a shaky start to the current season.
Under Arne Slot, the team has already conceded 14 goals in just ten league matches, achieving clean sheets only against Burnley and Aston Villa in domestic competitions.
In their recent match at Anfield, Liverpool managed to prevent Real Madrid from scoring, with Konate receiving praise for his performance against Alonso’s formidable attacking players.
Reports suggest that Liverpool are eager to reach a new agreement with Konate to prevent his departure on a free transfer.
