Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Chelsea target Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté

Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Chelsea are reported to be targeting Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté on a free transfer. The report follows British media coverage and is confirmed by French daily L’Équipe.

Konaté is 26 years old and currently plays as a centre‑back for Liverpool. L’Équipe states that the French outlet knows the destination where the defender could continue his career.

The three clubs are reported to be monitoring his situation. All three sides are said to be prepared to sign him without paying a transfer fee.

Liverpool have not publicly commented on the speculation. The situation leaves the Merseyside club facing a possible defensive vacancy.