The best footballers out of contract on free transfers in summer of 2026
Here are the 20 biggest stars currently set to become free agents in 2026 – led by a Liverpool player wanted by Real Madrid. Gulp.
Ibrahima Konate
Real Madrid ‘promise’ Xabi Alonso £50m Liverpool star as Reds ‘forced to negotiate’ transfer
Liverpool will be hoping David Alaba rejects Real Madrid’s offer to pay him off as Los Blancos have ‘promised’ Xabi Alonso a Reds star as his replacement.
Liverpool star reveals contract talks ‘not really’ progressing as he slams ‘fake’ journalists
Ibrahima Konate has addressed speculation over his Liverpool future, hitting out at “completely fake” rumours amid fresh contract talks.
‘P*ssed off’ Liverpool chiefs fear £50m Reds star to follow TAA to Real Madrid amid ‘similar behaviours’
Liverpool chiefs are ‘p*ssed off’ as they fear another Reds star is set to join Real Madrid after displaying ‘similar behaviours’ to Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Liverpool risk Real Madrid repeat as star could follow exact Alexander-Arnold path in ‘masterstroke’
Real Madrid are reportedly planning a ‘masterstroke’ signing in which they will look to sign another Liverpool star on a free transfer after their move for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Liverpool ‘serious problem’ revealed as Richard Hughes ‘postpones’ contract talks with £163m trio
Richard Hughes has ‘postponed’ talks with three Liverpool stars over new contracts as a ‘serious problem’ for the Reds sporting director is revealed.
Real Madrid ‘very interested’ in second Liverpool star despite £85m Arsenal ‘agreement’
Real Madrid are ‘very interested’ in signing a second Liverpool star after Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer despite them already reaching an ‘agreement’ with Arsenal.
Huijsen or Konate? Richard Hughes has a huge decision to make at Liverpool
If you were Richard Hughes would you sell Ibrahima Konate and buy Dean Huijsen? It’s surely one or the other for the Liverpool sporting director.
Liverpool key star makes fresh demand for new contract amid Romano update on Salah, Van Dijk
According to reports, Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate has made a demand for a new contract amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
Liverpool defender ‘asked about’ as Real Madrid seek Alexander-Arnold repeat
Real Madrid are interested in signing Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate and could wait to sign him for nothing in 2026, according to reports.
Liverpool star ‘recommended by Mbappe’ now Real Madrid ‘priority’ above Arsenal defender
European champions Real Madrid have added Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate to their list of centre-back targets, according to reports in Spain.
Liverpool: Joyce confirms two signing ‘options’ with 11 exits mooted amid Real Madrid double raid
Liverpool expert Paul Joyce has named two of their summer signing ‘options’ as they look to land a long-term replacement for Andy Robertson.
Liverpool star ‘tempted’ to leave for Euro giants with Slot ‘very keen’ on signing ‘elite’ Tottenham man
According to reports, Liverpool standout Ibrahima Konate has opened the door to leaving the Premier League giants amid interest from a European giant.
Liverpool: Arne Slot confirms injury-prone Reds star can now ‘play three times a week’
Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes injury-prone defender Ibrahima Konate is “now coming to a moment where he could play three times a week”.
Liverpool, Chelsea battle for South American who would ‘like’ PL move but club ‘prefer’ summer deal
Liverpool and Chelsea are both reportedly in the market for a new centre-back as they aim to build on their strong starts to the Premier League season.
Arne Slot breeds Liverpool concern over Konate being their Rodri as ‘last step’ made difficult
Is Ibrahima Konate’s injury the point after which it all comes crashing down for Liverpool? Probably not, but Arne Slot hasn’t helped.
Liverpool: Ex-Man Utd man reveals ‘one reason why’ Reds will win Premier League title
Ex-Man Utd defender Gary Pallister believes Virgil van Dijk is the “one reason” why Liverpool are “looking like a Premier League-winning side again”.
Liverpool star’s new contract ‘almost agreed’; ‘fully expected to sign’ amid Trent ‘priority’ reveal
According to reports, one Liverpool player is ‘fully expected to sign’ a new contract and an ‘agreement’ has ‘almost’ been reached between all parties.
Liverpool: Arne Slot ‘unconvinced’ by Reds star for two reasons with ‘early signs not positive’
According to reports, new Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has been left ‘unconvinced’ by France international Ibrahima Konate during pre-season.
William Saliba told Arsenal exit could be ‘best career decision’ to ‘fully exploit potential’
Former France winger Ludovic Giuly has hinted that William Saliba might need to leave Arsenal if he wants to become the best centre-back in the world.
Liverpool defender admits he ‘may make choice to leave’ in summer as ‘Virgil and Konate’ addressed
Sepp van den Berg has admitted that he “may have to make the choice to leave” Liverpool in the summer if he notices a “lot of playing time is not ...
Liverpool, Chelsea duos make Worst XI as Van Dijk earns dubious honour
If you came to the Premier League weekend’s Worst XI for Virgil van Dijk, boy, do we have a surprise for you. Alisson also escapes inclusion but two Liverpool players ...
Liverpool starter makes honest transfer admission: ‘To say no would be to lie’
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has admitted that he’s thought about a transfer to Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain before.
Arsenal star labelled ‘average’ as Chelsea legend claims ‘fabulous’ Liverpool man is a ‘level above’
Chelsea legend Marcel Desailly has explained why he thinks he prefers Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate over Arsenal defender William Saliba.
Shearer slams VAR; Neville makes ‘lucky’ Liverpool claim after ‘below-par’ performance vs Everton
Alan Shearer and Gary Neville think Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate was lucky not to be sent off during Saturday’s Merseyside derby at Anfield.
Sean Dyche ‘stunned’ by ‘nearly impossible’ refereeing decision in Merseyside derby
Sean Dyche has described the decision of referee Craig Pawson not to send off Ibrahima Konate in the Merseyside derby as “nearly impossible”.
Liverpool defender among five Premier League stars buzzing for international duty
It’s the international break and while most of us would rather his the fast-forward button, this lot will see the chance to leave their clubs as blessed relief.
‘You never know’ – Klopp addresses Saudi interest in Liverpool star; Souness tips Salah surprise
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists their “position remains the same” on selling Mo Salah this summer amid interest from Saudi Arabia.
Al-Ittihad turn attention to yet another Liverpool star after Man Utd target ‘refused a big offer’
Al-Ittihad are reportedly interested in signing Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool ahead of the transfer deadline after Jean-Clair Todibo turned them down.
Napoli ‘willing to invest’ in Liverpool man after Man Utd hijack – Reds want ‘remarkable’ fee
According to reports, Napoli are looking to replace Min-jae with Liverpool central defender Konate, who will cost a ‘remarkable’ fee.