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Rumors: Barcelona keen on Konaté, close to Demir deal

Barcelona & Madrid eye Ibrahima Konaté

Barcelona and Real Madrid may both have huge debuts but that doesn’t seem to worry the rumor mill at all with rumors the duo are willing to spend big on RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konaté.

The two clubs actually wanted Dayot Upamecano, but he’s on his way to Bayern, so instead have turned their interest to his 21-year-old team-mate instead, according to AS.

Konate has a release clause of €45 million but the report reckons a bid of €25m or €30m could be enough.