Real Madrid Set to Miss Out on Long-Term Transfer Target Ibrahima Konaté

La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid is reportedly poised to miss out on a transfer target who has been widely anticipated for a summer move to the Spanish capital.

The player in question is Ibrahima Konaté.

The defender Konaté has, for a considerable period over the past year, been consistently linked with a move to Real Madrid.

This speculation arose from extensive media reports that identified the French international as a primary target on Los Blancos' defensive recruitment list.

Konaté's current contract with Liverpool is set to expire this summer, making him eligible for negotiations regarding a free transfer away from Anfield.

However, if recent press information from Thursday is accurate, the 26-year-old's future may soon be decided.

According to a report from journalist Fabrizio Romano:

'Liverpool are now closer to reaching full agreement with Ibrahima Konaté over new contract. Not done yet but Liverpool are confident.'

English Translation:

La Liga giants Real Madrid are reportedly set to miss out on a transfer target long tipped for a summer move to Spain’s capital.

The player in question? Ibrahima Konaté.

Defender Konaté has, of course, seen his name linked with Real Madrid for the best part of the last year.

This comes after widespread reports emerged in the media, highlighting the Frenchman as a leading figure on Los Blancos’ shortlist of defensive transfer targets.

As it stands, Konaté is due to see his contract with Liverpool expire in the summer, meaning he is available for negotiations over a free transfer away from Anfield.

However, if the latest word from the press on Thursday is anything to go by, then the 26-year-old’s future looks set to be imminently defined.

According to a report from journalist Fabrizio Romano:

'Liverpool are now closer to reaching full agreement with Ibrahima Konaté over a new contract. It's not done yet, but Liverpool are confident.'