Real Madrid have become increasingly unsure of their options at the back over the last six months, as evidenced by their €120m spending spree on the backline to bring in Dean Huijsen, Trent

The Spanish and European giants have been informed how much they need to bid to sign the France international centre-back in the summer transfer window

Liverpool is at risk of another Trent Alexander-Arnold situation, this time with Ibrahima Konate. It has supposedly set an asking price as a proactive measure.

Liverpool have set a £40million asking price on Ibrahima Konate this summer amid growing interest from Real Madrid.

The Mirror says Konate has fielded an offer from Saudi Arabia, but is insisting he wants to remain in Europe at this stage in his career. Liverpool insiders are becoming increasingly resigned to Konate playing out the final 12 months of his deal.

Real Madrid has initiated contact with Liverpool to find out what kind of offer might convince the English club to sell Ibrahima Konaté this summer.According to information from L’Équipe, the