Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate laughs at Kylian Mbappé's question about the Paris Saint-Germain player's departure

Ibrahima Konate couldn't help but laugh when asked if Kylian Mbappe could join Liverpool in a sensational summer move.

The Frenchman has told Paris Saint-Germain that He will go away the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Mbappe He has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid for months and a move to the Bernabeu seems the most likely option.

Liverpool, who were linked with the player when he was at Monaco, are Another rumored destination As the race to claim the World Cup winner intensifies.

However, Reds star Konate appears to have played down talk of a move from Paris to Merseyside for his Les Bleus teammate.

speaking to CHANNEL+ after Liverpool 4-1 victory against BrentfordThey asked him about the possibility of Mbappé moving to Anfield.

Konate He laughed and said: “Honestly, do you really think he'll come to Liverpool?

“We don't think about him, we all know where he will go.”

Liverpool look set to be Premier League title contenders for many years to come, but signing Mbappe could make them regular favourites.

The 25-year-old has scored 243 goals in 290 appearances for PSG since initially arriving on loan in 2017, and assisted a further 105.

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Arsenal have also been linked with Mbappé last week, with Mikel Arteta. refusing to close their transfer possibilities.

While a Premier League move is certainly an attractive prospect, all signs currently point to Mbappe joining Madrid.

The move would allow him to join a team that is already packed with talent and could welcome him back after another LaLiga title.

Mbappé would slot into an attack that currently features Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham, who have scored a combined 45 goals this season.

Liverpool are not completely out of the race, but based on Konate's reaction, a transfer is unlikely.