Liverpool remain desperate to ensure Ibrahima Konate does not leave for Real Madrid and with the player's preference over his future now coming to light.

Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate is "not desperate to get out of" Anfield amid interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid, according to one journalist.

The tactical idea is clear: a system with three center-backs, Alexander-Arnold and Álvaro Carreras as wing-backs, and a defense with hierarchy and projection. Real Madrid seeks to anticipate the future, build from the back, and surround its team with youth, physicality, and quality. The plan is in motion.

There is still plenty of time for the team to strengthen their squad via the summer transfer window. Real Madrid appear to be one of those teams that still want

Liverpool had their own plan to beat Real Madrid last month and, for 21 minutes, it worked. They were intense, aggressive, disciplined and carried a goalscoring threat.

Real Madrid wants to strengthen their defense by signing a new central defender with enormous guarantees and future prospects.

Liverpool are reportedly 'closely monitoring' a Real Madrid superstar for a 'very expensive' transfer as a replacement for Luis Diaz, who looks to be leaving.

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