Liverpool FC

Liverpool could try to land a smart transfer deal with shades of Ibrahima Konaté. But with a Chelsea bid made, and other issues, it's an awkward situation.

[Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josko-gvardiol/profil/spieler/475959), Gvardiol is likely to command an even bigger figure due to his displays at the World Cup and the interest in him as a result. It wouldn’t even be a surprise to see him leave in January, never mind next summer and beyond. It’s a classic case of do Liverpool stick or twist. [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/transfer-news/liverpool-sporting-director-transfer-klopp-25621121). He’ll likely be snapped up long before then. Not only because we are talking about Real Madrid, but also because of the presence of Carlo Ancelotti, and he can make him better. “I know Chelsea and Real Madrid are most interested in him at the moment. [Gvardiol](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-chelsea-scouting-pattern-25628378). Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Joe Gomez and [Joël Matip](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/joel-matip) still have plenty to give at the top level, but Van Dijk and [Matip](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-joel-matip-successor-25646752) are ageing, and the latter has been injury prone this season. Yet his performances throughout the competition shouldn’t be overlooked, and his valuation will likely go through the roof now. Joško Gvardiol’s reputation increased tenfold during Croatia’s run to the World Cup semi-final in Qatar. “Chelsea will probably make an attempt in January, but Real Madrid prefer a summer deal.