It seems Florentino Perez isn’t finished shopping at Anfield. After securing Trent Alexander-Arnold in the summer of 2025, Real Madrid are reportedly looking to bring two more Liverpool stars to the Santiago Bernabéu.

With the summer transfer window approaching, the rumor mill is spinning rapidly, and Los Blancos are positioning themselves to strengthen both the defense and the midfield. Here is the latest on Madrid’s pursuit of Ibrahima Konate and Alexis Mac Allister.

The €15m Pitch for Ibrahima Konate

The defensive reinforcement plan is crystal clear: bring in top talent without paying massive transfer fees. Ibrahima Konate fits that profile perfectly, as his contract with Liverpool expires at the end of this season.

While Liverpool is desperately trying to retain the French center-back—reportedly offering him their biggest salary package yet—Real Madrid is not backing down. According to recent reports, Madrid has resumed talks with Konate’s representatives.

To sweeten the deal and convince him to reject Liverpool’s advances, Perez is reportedly preparing a massive financial incentive:

Real Madrid is willing to pay Konate a €15 million (£13m / $17.3m) signing-on bonus to arrive at the Bernabéu as a free agent.

The Modric Successor: Alexis Mac Allister

While the defense is a priority, the midfield engine room is also due for a marquee addition. Real Madrid wants a top-class midfielder this summer, and Alexis Mac Allister is firmly on the radar.

The Argentine World Cup winner’s style, attitude, and demeanor have deeply impressed the Madrid hierarchy, with insiders noting he shares many similarities with Luka Modric.

Madrid’s hopes of landing him received a sudden boost recently. Despite Mac Allister being contracted until 2028, his father, Carlos, recently confirmed to Fabrizio Romano that no extension talks are happening with Fenway Sports Group (FSG):

“There are currently no negotiations with Liverpool to renew the contract.”

If Liverpool fails to tie him down to a longer, more lucrative deal, Madrid could swoop in to test their resolve.

Alternative Midfield Targets

If Mac Allister proves too difficult or expensive to pry away from Merseyside, AS reports that Real Madrid has a shortlist of three other midfielders who fit the Kroos/Modric mold:

  • Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain): The dream option, but extracting him from PSG would be incredibly difficult and expensive.
  • Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace): A highly feasible option who has proven his tactical intelligence in the Premier League.
  • Kees Smit (AZ Alkmaar): A younger, developmental prospect who fits Madrid’s recent strategy of signing rising stars before they hit their peak value.