Ibrahima Konate has opened up about the changes between last season and this one, with Liverpool looking more defensively secure under Arne Slot's style of play.

Real Madrid are interested in signing Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool in the summer of 2025 with Paris Saint-Germain also keen.

In their recent 4-1 thrashing of Ipswich Town, Liverpool showcased not just their attacking prowess but also a defensive solidity that has been the backbone of their success under the guidance of Arne Slot.

According to a report by Caught Offside, Real Madrid has entered the race to sign Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate.

Ibrahima Konate has offered his thoughts on Mohamed Salah's incredible season so far and his centre-back partnership with Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool

If you want to go even cheaper, Dean Huijsen (£4.4m) is also a fine pick. He is £0.4m cheaper than his team-mate and is nailed-on in that first team with Marcos Senesi (£4.6m) out until April.

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté is still to sign an Anfield contract extension despite being offered a new deal.

Ibrahima Konate has been a key figure for Liverpool under Arne Slot, with the defender saying the club are keen to extend his Anfield stay.

Konate injured a knee in the victory over Real Madrid at the end of November but, when Gomez limped off against West Ham on December 29, Konate was put straight back in the starting line-up for the next match against Manchester United.

Liverpool find themselves at a crossroads with Ibrahima Konaté’s contract situation. The French centre-back, a crucial piece of the Reds’ defensive puzzle, has yet to commit his long-term future to the club despite being offered a new deal.

Liverpool youngster Trent Kone-Doherty could feature against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League this evening - but who is the youngster and why are fans so excited about him?

Liverpool face an anxious end to the season on the contract front with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold all nearing the end of their deals.Arguably the club’s three most