Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate has been touted as a possible target<\/a> for the LaLiga giants, who are hoping to capitalise on the ongoing contractual uncertainty surrounding the French defender, who\u2019s now into the final 12 months of his current deal.<\/p>\n Real Madrid could offer player-plus-cash deal in bid to sign Konate<\/p>\n According to Spanish outlet Fichajes<\/a>, Real Madrid are seemingly determined to try and land our number 5 this summer rather than waiting to get him on a free transfer next year, so much so that they\u2019re reportedly willing to offer one of their players in exchange.<\/p>\n The potential sacrifical lamb isn\u2019t Rodrygo, though \u2013 instead it\u2019s another winger in Brahim Diaz, who Los Blancos could jettison in addition to paying a \u20ac10m (\u00a38.7m) fee in order to try and push the deal through.<\/p>\n It\u2019s claimed that Konate\u2019s delicate contract situation \u2018could open the door to a mutually beneficial deal\u2019 between the two clubs, with Arne Slot understood to be \u2018looking for versatile attacking players\u2019.<\/p>\n Liverpool must give Real Madrid a firm \u2018no\u2019 to Diaz\/Konate swap<\/p>\n Although Diaz might offer Liverpool tremendous versatility<\/a> with his ability to play anywhere across the forward line and as an attacking midfielder\/second striker, FSG would be unwise to let Konate leave just to get the Morocco international.<\/p>\n![\"Real](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/brahim-diaz.jpg\")
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