Spanish giants Real Madrid are reportedly no longer interested in a deal to sign Liverpool defender Ibrahim Konate in 2026.

The French international was heavily connected to the Spanish club after dominating the 2024-2025 season that had Liverpool win the English Premier League title.

However, a sharp downturn in form and performance has apparently led Xabi Alonso’s team to walk away from the negotiating table.

According to The Athletic, Konate was on a shortlist of candidates for Real Madrid to address its central backline that has been blighted with injuries.

The news outlet added that Konate is discussing a new deal proposal with Liverpool but nothing has been finalized yet as the Reds continue to struggle to regain the kind of form that had them win the league in a decisive way.

Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool is challenged by Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid C.F. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arne Slot’s team have been on a terrible run since the early part of this season and at the time of writing, have just a win in seven league outings.

Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool during the warm-up before the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Liverpool FC at St Mary’s Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Southampton, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Konate was at fault for the fourth goal Liverpool conceded in a 4-1 loss to PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League in midweek further drawing criticism. The 26 year old has a goal in five in the competition and has made 12 appearances in the league this season.