Spanish giants Real Madrid are keen on signing France defender of Malian descent Ibrahima Konate.
Despite the strong interest, the La Liga side will not make a move in the current transfer window.
The club wants to wait and sign Ibrahima Konate in the summer of 2026 when the centre-back becomes a free agent after the expiry of his Liverpool contract.
According to sources close to the player, Konaté is on board with the plan and has already decided to make the switch to the Santiago Bernabéu once he sees out his deal with the Premier League side.
The Frenchman is reportedly willing to run down his contract to secure his dream move to Spain.
Real Madrid, who are already reshaping their backline, recently added young defender Dean Huijsen to their ranks, following a string of solid performances at the Club World Cup.
The club sees Konaté as a key figure in its future defensive setup and a natural successor in central defense.
If the plan holds, Konaté could become one of the marquee free agent signings of the 2026 summer window.
