Bayern Munich are in talks to sign Real Madrid and PSG defensive target Ibrahima Konate for free next summer.

Ibrahima Konate’s future has been a big talking point for months now. He has entered the final year of his deal at Liverpool and could end up leaving the club as a free agent at the end of the season.

While the Reds are keen on renewing his contract, they are yet to make any significant progress on that front, which is a massive boost for potential suitors. According to Bild via SportWitness, Bayern Munich have emerged as a potential destination for the French centre-back.

Bayern Munich are making moves to sign Ibrahima Konate

The German giants are already in talks with the player’s camp as they consider him an ideal replacement for Dayot Upamecano, whose contract is also running out. While their priority is to extend the 27-year-old’s stay, if they fail to do so, Bayern Munich will push to sign Konate.

While speaking about Bundesliga giants’ interest in the Liverpool mainstay, Tobi Altschäffl said: “We can report this as breaking news: Bayern are in talks with Konaté’s management.

“His contract is expiring, and Bayern could sign him on a free transfer. We’ve heard that...