Real Madrid inform Liverpool over transfer as 'serious preparations' made for £39m deal
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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool are expected to bolster their squad again this summer, and have been linked with several players ahead of the transfer windowLiverpool have endured a torrid 2025/26 campaign on the back of winning the Premier League in Arne Slot's first season in charge of the club. The Reds spent big in the summer but have been a long way off the level of their performances last season.The 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup was the latest disappointing blow for Slot and Liverpool, with all eyes now on securing a spot in the Champions League.
Liverpool know they'll need to bolster their ranks this summer and find a replacement for Mohamed Salah after his departure was announced last month.The Reds have been linked with several incoming signings, while the likes of Ibrahima Konate have also been linked with a move away from the club.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageHere, the Liverpool Echo takes a look at the latest transfer news and speculation...Real Madrid inform Liverpool of transfer decisionFabrizio Romano claims Liverpool are in 'active conversations' with Ibrahima Konate and his representatives over a new contract with the Reds.
He claims talks are still ongoing but there is nothing complete or agreed between the club or player.Real Madrid were linked with the player earlier this season, but have reportedly informed Liverpool before Christmas that they would not be pursuing a deal to sign the French international.The Spanish club are reportedly keeping an eye on alternative central defenders with David Alaba set to leave the club this summer.Romano claims there are no concrete reports linking Konate with Real Madrid, while talks are ongoing with Liverpool, with the player open to staying at Anfield.Reds plotting '£39m move'Caught Offside claims Liverpool are making "serious preparations" to try and sign Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra this summer. The 21-year-old, who is currently on loan at Cagliari, has impressed this season.The report claims Liverpool are preparing a £39m move for the young defender, who has been linked with both Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.It is claimed they have 'scouted' Palestra on several occasions this season.The report claims it's not clear how much of an impact Igor Tudor's recent departure from Spurs will have on a transfer for the Italian full-back.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCIbrahima KonateLiverpool FC transfer news