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REAL MADRID JUST ONE STEP FROM COMPLETING KONATé TRANSFER

In a major boost for Liverpool, Real Madrid have reportedly cooled their interest in Ibrahima Konaté due to injury concerns. This could pave the way for the defender to sign a new contract at Anfield.

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An unexpected check on Ibrahima Konate? Massive news is just one step away for Real Madrid.

Unless he signs a new deal with Liverpool, Ibrahima Konate will leave at the end of the current campaign. Additionally, non-English clubs have until January 1st to agree to a pre-contract with the defender, so time is running out.

However, Liverpool has been in this predicament for a while. With probably their three finest players on contract expiration, the Reds fought through the entire previous season and prevailed.

Despite the club's strong desire to resolve the matter, the pressure is not as great this time. And if it were not for Real Madrid, there is a sense they would have done exactly that.

Los Blancos are attempting to sign Konate, much like they did with Trent Alexander-Arnold. The same campaign that runs whenever they are after a player has been connected to them in the Spanish press for months.

It is quite difficult to agree to a new contract because of their involvement, particularly if Konate's head has been turned. But it looks like we could soon receive a significant update on that.

The ambitious goals of Real Madrid

According to Cadena SER, Real Madrid is interested in acquiring Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano. Like his fellow countryman and former RB Leipzig teammate Konate, the Frenchman's contract is set to expire in the summer.

Importantly, the story implies that Real Madrid has cooled significantly on Konate, which is why they have decided to move forward with Upamecano. The Liverpool star's injury history is apparently putting them off.

Naturally, Liverpool would be thrilled to hear this news. After all, Konate does not have a very bad injury record, and the Reds are clearly interested in keeping him.

That is made much simpler by Real Madrid's exit from the table. If this news is accurate, we actually think Konate will re-sign with Liverpool.

GOAL OF MONTH SHORTLIST INCLUDES WOLTEMADE’S BRILLIANT STRIKE

Newcastle's German star Leon Woltemade is nominated for Premier League Goal of the Month for his superb flick against Brighton. Vote now for the summer signing's improvised Amex finish.

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Woltemade receives Goal of the Month nomination - Credit: Getty Images

Earlier this month, the Magpies fell 2-1 against Brighton, but the German international's incredible flick tied the score.

However, the summer acquisition, who has scored six goals for United since joining from Stuttgart in the summer, grabbed attention at the Amex Stadium with a superb improvised finish from Lewis Miley's low cross.

Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth, Zian Flemming and Loum Tchaouna of Burnley, Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, Aston Villa's Emi Buendia, and Mo Salah of Liverpool are also on the shortlist.

Supporters of the Magpies may cast their votes for Woltemade by visiting here, and voting will begin at 1 pm GMT on Thursday, October 30. The winner will be revealed on Friday, November 7th at 1 pm GMT.

HUGE LISANDRO MARTINEZ UPDATE EMERGES AS UNITED PREPARE FOR FOREST ENCOUNTER

Manchester United receive a major boost as Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training. The Argentine defender has been out since February with a knee injury and is now closing in on a first-team return.

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Martinez injury boost lifts United spirits ahead of Nottingham Forest trip - COURTESY/PHOTO

Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training, giving Manchester United a significant conditioning boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Lisandro Martinez has returned to first-team training for Manchester United, giving them a significant fitness boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Due to a serious knee injury sustained during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace, the Argentina international has not played for the 20-time English champions since early February.

However, Martinez has been speeding up his recuperation in recent weeks, and on Wednesday, the former Ajax centre-back was allowed to rejoin his teammates for training.

It is extremely doubtful that Martinez will play for Man United when they travel to Forest on Saturday, but the 27-year-old might return to the team for the match against Tottenham Hotspur on November 9.

Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United resumes training with the first team.


According to Man United head coach Ruben Amorim, "He’s feeling fine," last week. "I do not want to mention a single day or week because the knee is doing so wonderfully.

"I am not sure, but the team's training is about to begin. After that, Licha's rhythm will determine whether he places or not, but he is closer to starting training again.

The Red Devils will not be taking any chances with the Argentine because of the severity of the injury, and his return may be postponed until after the international break in November.

Luke Shaw's place in the starting lineup is now seriously threatened; therefore, Martinez's return is a significant boost for the 20-time English champions. Martinez is an expert in the left-sided role in the back three.

After joining Old Trafford from Ajax in the summer of 2022, the South American has made 91 appearances for the Red Devils, tallying three goals and three assists.

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