Bayern Munich Eye Transfer of Liverpool Defender Ibrahima Konaté

Bayern Munich in Talks to Sign Ibrahima Konaté on a Free Transfer

According to the latest episode of Sport Bild’s “Bayern Insider” podcast, Bayern Munich has opened discussions with the representatives of Ibrahima Konaté regarding a potential transfer. The German champions are interested in bringing the former RB Leipzig defender back to the Bundesliga on a free when his current deal expires. Bayern have also shown interest in Marc Guéhi of Crystal Palace.

A Major Central Defense Puzzle

The situation forms part of a larger reshaping of Bayern’s defensive options.
Konaté, Guéhi, and Bayern’s own Dayot Upamecano all have contracts expiring at the end of the season, and all three carry high market values.

Bayern are already in negotiations with Upamecano to extend his contract, signaling that the club still sees him as a key figure in its defensive core.

January Window Will Heat Things Up

When the January transfer window opens, all three players will be eligible to negotiate pre-contract agreements with other clubs for next season.
This places Liverpool, Crystal Palace, and Bayern in a position where they may choose to sell in January rather than risk losing their players for nothing in the summer.

• Upamecano – €60m estimated value

• Konaté – €55m estimated value

• Guéhi – €50m estimated value

They are currently the three highest-valued players in world football with contracts set to expire this season.

What Happens if Bayern Extend Upamecano?

If Bayern succeed in securing Upamecano’s renewal, the club may decide not to pursue another centre-back, especially considering his strong form alongside Jonathan Tah.

However, a reunion of Upamecano and Konaté remains an appealing prospect. Konaté made 66 Bundesliga appearances during his four seasons at RB Leipzig, gaining strong experience in German football.
His recent performance for Liverpool in the Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt also reminded many in Germany of his quality at the highest level.