According to "AS" report, Liverpool central defender Konate is about to undergo a comprehensive inspection by Real Madrid, who plans to sign players by signing Alexander-Arnold next year.

For Konate, facing Real Madrid at home, he not only has to defend Liverpool's defense, but the result of the game may also affect his future. Konate's contract with Liverpool will expire next year, and the two parties have not reached an agreement to renew it. Since Rudiger and Alaba will leave the team at the end of this season, Real Madrid aims to introduce a mature defender with top league experience and promote 18-year-old youth training youngster Joan Martinez as the fifth central defender.

However, signing Konate has become a task that needs to be progressed slowly. Real Madrid has been paying close attention to the player's situation and adopted a strategy similar to the previous introduction of Arnold. This is a situation that requires vigilance for Liverpool, especially after many attempts to persuade Konate to stay with the team failed, and there is less than two months left before the player can negotiate with other clubs for free joining. Therefore, in the upcoming Champions League showdown, Konate will be closely watched by all parties, not only Real Madrid's assessment of his future, but also the scrutiny of fans of both teams, as well as the recent pressure due to poor performance.

"AS" also stated that if Konate eventually joins Real Madrid, the integration of the players may be smooth, because Real Madrid currently has a French gang headed by Mbappe.