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

Real Madrid have reached an agreement in principle to sign Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer, according to Spanish publication Fichajes.

The France international centre-back has an ‘agreement’ in place, with the star out of contract at the defending Premier League champions next summer, according to a report

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.

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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.

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

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 believe that they have a chance to sign Argentina international midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea in the upcoming transfer windows.