Real Madrid have been heavily linked with Ibrahima Konate, whose contract will expire in the summer as things stand, but the club have told Liverpool they do not want the defender

Real Madrid have made it clear to Liverpool that, whilst they considered making a move for Ibrahima Konate , they have decided against going after the defender.

The Frenchman's contract expires next summer and, as things stand, he will be available on a free transfer when the season ends. Since the campaign began there has been talk of Konate leaving for pastures new after five years at Anfield.

Real have been touted as his most likely destination and they would've been able to agree a pre-contract agreement with the defender come January 1. However the Athletic reports that the Spanish giants have made it

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