Liverpool could see a player depart for Real Madrid for the seventh time in their history as the club faces another major transfer window following the exits of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate. The squad upheaval has been matched in the dugout with Arne Slot's sacking, and Andoni Iraola has emerged as the leading candidate to replace him.
Alexander Isak set pulses racing on Monday evening after scoring a magnificent individual goal for Sweden in a 3-1 defeat to Norway. However, his post-match remarks about Slot's dismissal attracted as much interest. The 26-year-old said: "I've kind of disconnected from Liverpool now that I'm here [with Sweden]. It's always sad when a coach has to leave. That's usually the first position to change when things go badly."
Konate's departure was confirmed last week, with the Frenchman set to leave on a free transfer. Reports from Spain indicate that incoming Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho regards the 27-year-old as a priority signing. According to AS, Real Madrid have reopened talks with Konate's representatives and are drawing up a four-year contract with an additional year option.
The centre-back is poised to represent France at the FIFA World Cup 2026 this month, marking his third major international tournament with Les Bleus. Konate had previously been on Madrid's radar earlier in the campaign before their interest waned.
