Real Madrid have plans to tackle a number of areas of Alvaro Arbeloa’s squad throughout the upcoming summer season switch window, with one of many urgent being centre-back. David Alaba might be leaving when his contract expires in June, and with the opportunity of Antonio Rudiger following him out of the exit door, a signing (or two) might be wanted.
In current weeks, there was a lot speak concerning Real Madrid’s curiosity in Nico Schlotterbeck, who seems set to go away Borussia Dortmund in the summertime. He’s on the record, however the same can also be said for Ibrahim Konate.
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Real Madrid had initially dominated out signing Konate earlier within the season, however he’s back on the agenda. As per MD, a deal to deliver the France worldwide to the Bernabeu is edging closer, as he’s nonetheless but to commit to a brand new Liverpool contract.
Konate’s present deal expires on the finish of the season, and he’s nonetheless but to determine the place he desires to play subsequent season. The door to a Liverpool keep is just not accomplished closed, however it’s changing into more and more unlikely with every passing day, which performs into Real Madrid’s arms.
Konate could be vital improve on Alaba
As far as changing Alaba goes, there may be little doubt that Konate could be a incredible improve. He’s not had the perfect season with Liverpool, however at his greatest, he was thought of to be one of many main defenders within the Premier League. Real Madrid will definitely hope he can return to that kind if he indicators in the summertime.
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For now, there may be nonetheless loads of uncertainty concerning Konate’s state of affairs, however this performs into Real Madrid’s arms. Signing him as a free agent could be a superb piece of enterprise, whereas it could additionally permit extra funds to be used in direction of the opposite areas of the primary crew squad that want to be addressed throughout the switch window.