Liverpool’s search for greater certainty at right-back appears to have hit a significant obstacle, with Real Madrid now emerging as favourites to sign Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries.

Real Madrid are taking concrete steps in the transfer market despite the ongoing uncertainty at the club due to the upcoming presidential elections.

Florentino Pérez has said he'll announce Real Madrid's "first big signing for next season" on Thursday as the club's presidential election campaign enters its final days.

French defender Ibrahima Konaté is set to sign a four-year deal with Real Madrid, according to a report published on AS.

The revelation comes at a time when Rodri’s name continues to surface in discussions surrounding Real Madrid’s presidential election, creating a political angle that has helped fuel speculation.