Liverpool star ‘rejects lucrative Saudi transfer approach’ as stance clearLiverpool’s Ibrahima Konate, in the final year of his contract, rejected a lucrative Saudi Pro League offer, preferring to stay in Europe. Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing a free transfer next summer. Contract talks with Liverpool have stalled, prompting the Reds to explore defensive reinforcements like Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and Ajax’s Jorrel Hato. Liverpool also pursued Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike, while rebuffing Bayern Munich’s bid for Luis Diaz.
