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

With Milan Skriniar currently on loan at Fenerbahçe and likely to leave Paris Saint-Germain, the club could be eyeing a new center-back this summer. While nothing is official yet, PSG appears to be preparing for life without him, making a replacement seem increasingly likely.

Back in February, Anfield Watch reported that PSG were seriously interested in Ibrahima Konate, adding another layer of intrigue, especially with uncertainty surrounding the defender’s future.

A Paris native, Konate is reportedly high on PSG’s wishlist as the club explores the idea of bringing him home. He began his youth career with Paris FC before making his way to RB Leipzig, and now he’s firmly on PSG’s radar.

Meanwhile, one French outlet has also raised questions about Marquinhos’ long-term future in Paris, adding to the growing speculation.

What’s the latest on Ibrahima Konate?

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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.