Report: UCL giants now planning shocking swoop for ‘incredible’ Liverpool star; he’s crucial for Klopp

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti wants to make a surprise move for Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate, according to MediaFoot.

As per the report, Los Blancos have turned their attention to the 23-year-old, who impressed at the World Cup with France.

The Champions League giants have identified the centre-back as a target for the summer window, as they look to add Europe’s best talent to their squad.

As a result, they have ‘launched an operation behind the scenes’, as they aim to land the former RB Leipzig man at the Bernabeu.

Ancelotti wants to sign Konate

This news should come as a major worry to Jurgen Klopp.

At just 23-years-old, Konate is the long-term future for Liverpool at centre-back. Currently partnered with Virgil van Dijk, the Frenchman is poised to take the reins off the 31-year-old when he decides to move on.

Having been brought in for £36m in 2021, the club saw the defender as an investment for the next decade.

They were spot on identifying his talent, illustrated by his Anfield centre-back partner lauding the youngster as an ‘incredible player’.

Therefore, if Madrid do end up making a move for Konate, this could be a massive issue for Liverpool.

Los Blancos are one of the biggest clubs in the world. Along with this prestige, they can compete with anyone financially. This could make keeping hold of the Frenchman a difficult task.

As a result, the Reds should be wary of any potential interest, as Konate is a crucial part of Klopp’s Liverpool side. Simply, they cannot afford to lose him.