Liverpool could be on the verge of pulling off one of the most audacious transfer moves of the year — a swap deal with Real Madrid that could reshape Arne Slot’s campaign and silence early critics of his reign.
It’s been barely seven weeks since the summer transfer window slammed shut — a window in which Liverpool spent lavishly, splashing nearly £449 million to bring in Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, among others.
Yet, despite the hefty spending, the club appears far from done.
Reports in both England and Spain suggest the Reds are already plotting their next blockbuster move.
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While Real Madrid stole the early headlines with a spree that included the sensational signing of former Liverpool man Trent Alexander-Arnold, they now face their own internal shuffle.
Centre-back Antonio Rüdiger’s contract is set to expire in July, and with Ibrahima Konaté entering the final year of his Liverpool deal, the Spanish giants are reportedly eager to lure the French defender to the Bernabéu.
However, Liverpool might have a counterproposal that could change everything.
Sources suggest the Reds could agree to let Konaté leave — but only if Real Madrid include midfielder Eduardo Camavinga in a swap arrangement.
Camavinga, once seen as a cornerstone of Madrid’s midfield, has grown frustrated under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Having played just 141 minutes this season, the 22-year-old is said to be “bitter” about his reduced role and could be open to a new challenge elsewhere.
Such a deal would make perfect sense for both clubs.
Liverpool, reportedly reigniting their interest in Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi for January, could fill the defensive gap left by Konaté, while adding Camavinga as a midfield upgrade over the out-of-form Alexis Mac Allister.
Should the move materialise, it would not only mark one of the boldest mid-season transfers in recent memory — it could also reignite Liverpool’s title charge and give Arne Slot’s season the lifeline it desperately needs.
