Real Madrid Could Pay €25M for PSG Target Amid Liverpool Uncertainty

PSG are closely monitoring Ibrahima Konaté—but they’re not the only ones. Real Madrid are also keeping tabs on the Liverpool center-back, and with the summer transfer window approaching, interest in the 26-year-old continues to grow. Although Konaté is under contract until 2026, several top clubs are beginning to circle.

With Milan Skriniar expected to make his loan move to Fenerbahçe permanent, PSG are actively exploring options to strengthen their defense. A deal for Konaté isn’t on the verge of happening, but the French champions appear to be laying the foundation for a possible move.

This isn’t the first time Konaté has been linked with a return to France. Earlier this year, Anfield Watch reported that PSG had already shown interest. A Paris native who came through Paris FC’s academy and later broke through at RB Leipzig, Konaté is seen as a long-term solution at the back—and a top target for PSG this summer.

Will Real Madrid land PSG transfer target?

Diario AS reports that Real Madrid are open to signing Konaté this summer, but only if Liverpool lower 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.

Real Madrid can sign Konate this summer, but only if Liverpool reduce his price. Real Madrid are willing to pay €20m-€25m. — @diarioas pic.twitter.com/zFYQlGFjjt — Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) July 10, 2025

❗️Liverpool want at least €50m for Ibrahima Konaté this summer. Real Madrid are not considering paying that amount because he has decided to join them anyway. They plan to sign him in 2026 for free. — @diarioas pic.twitter.com/BnhhBptPXY — Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) July 10, 2025

Liverpool are still hopeful of reaching a new agreement with Ibrahima Konaté, despite some early setbacks, according to a recent report from Football Insider.

The outlet claims Konaté has already rejected the club’s first contract offer, raising fears he could leave as a free agent in 2026—a situation drawing comparisons to Trent Alexander-Arnold. Still, there’s optimism at Anfield that a deal can eventually be worked out.

Konatér will be free to negotiate with foreign clubs starting in January 2026. 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.

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