Xabi Alonso Plots Anfield Double Raid as Real Madrid Circle Konaté and Wirtz
Real Madrid are once again casting a long glance toward Liverpool as their long-term transfer strategy begins to take shape under Xabi Alonso. According to reports from Team Talk, both Ibrahima Konaté and Florian Wirtz are firmly on the club’s internal radar, with discussions ongoing at Valdebebas despite no formal bids being prepared.
The interest reflects Madrid’s broader recruitment philosophy: strengthening the spine of the squad while remaining disciplined and age-conscious in the market. Konaté, in particular, represents a compelling opportunity. With his Liverpool contract edging toward its final stages, Madrid see the French defender as a rare chance to secure an elite centre-back without paying an immediate premium transfer fee.
Although Madrid previously cooled their pursuit and opted not to push talks forward, sources suggest intermediaries are still monitoring whether circumstances could shift. Konaté’s mix of pace, physical dominance, aerial strength and Champions League experience fits perfectly with Madrid’s vision for the next generation of defenders.
Liverpool are publicly calm but privately attentive. The club is well aware of Madrid’s habit of tracking contract situations patiently rather than entering bidding wars. Any serious movement will likely depend on whether the Reds can secure Konaté’s renewal in the coming months.
For now, Madrid are content to observe, confident that time and strategy could yet work in their favour.
