According to recent reports, Real Madrid have informed Liverpool that they will not proceed with the deal for Konate in 2026. This decision comes after the defender was on Madrid's shortlist for an extended period.

Konate is still in discussions with Liverpool about a new contract, with a proposal on the table but no final decision yet. In addition to Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with an interest in Konate.

Liverpool has been relying heavily on Konate and Virgil Van Dijk due to injuries to Giovanni Leoni and Joe Gomez, which has not helped the team's defensive issues.