Liverpool defender is in the final year of his contract and has been discussed as a target for Madrid
s entered the final year of his contract and been regularly mentioned as a target for Madrid, who are expected to strengthen their back line over the next year.
Liverpool are still hoping to tie the 26-year-old to a new deal and are keen to avoid a repeat of the Trent Alexander-Arnold situation, where the club risked losing a key player on a free transfer to Real Madrid.
Konate and Mbappe started France’s World Cup qualifying game against Ukraine on Friday, which France won 2-0.
The player has also started all three of Liverpool’s league matches this season, with Arne Slot’s side making a perfect start to their title defence, although the centre-back went off injured in their last game against Arsenal.
Uncertainty over Konate’s future is unlikely to ease unless discussions over a new contract are confirmed.
Although he did not ask to leave in this summer’s window, there are doubts over whether 26-year-old will sign a new contract at Anfield, particularly if a move to the Santiago Bernabeu becomes a real possibility.
