It’s expected that Real Madrid will sign a new central defender next summer, with doubts over the continuity of Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba. They hold a strong interest in Liverpool’s

Alexander-Arnold was restored for Real Madrid’s third and final La Liga clash before the international break— a 2-1 win over Mallorca that would have seen him bag his first assist for a tremendous defense-splitting pass had Kylian Mbappé not strayed into an offside position.

Ibrahima Konaté is in the final year of his Liverpool contract, and with no extension agreed, his future at Anfield is up in the air. Reports indicate that PSG and Real Madrid are monitoring the situation and could act if the talks stall before the January transfer window.

Real Madrid are increasingly confident of signing Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate, with a crucial agreement with the player nearing completion.

If Konaté were to leave, Liverpool already have a ready-made replacement lined up in the form of Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi. Much like Real Madrid, the Reds are expected to wait until the summer window before snapping up the England international as a free agent.

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Real Madrid are reportedly growing in confidence that they can secure Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer next summer.

A sea of red shirts serenaded Arne Slot’s men as they eagerly waited to lift the 2024–25 Premier League trophy on the final day of the season. For Alexander-Arnold, it would be his second league title and ninth piece of silverware with Liverpool.

Barcelona haven’t won the competition – or reached a final – for 10 years but if they continue last season’s ridiculous goalscoring form (they were top scorers in the Champions League and netted 102 in La Liga, 24 more than anyone else), Lamine Yamal keeps being brilliant and tighten up their defence a little, it could be their year.

Real Madrid have identified Tottenham Hotspur and Netherlands international central defender Micky van de Ven as a potential target.