Paz joined Como last summer on a permanent move from Real Madrid. However, Los Blancos have matching rights for any offer that comes in for Paz, a 50% sell-on clause if he were to leave Como permanently and, most significantly, a buy-back clause that will be worth €10 million ($11 million) in the summer of 2026.

Real Madrid star Rodrygo could yet complete a late move to the Premier League in the closing week of the transfer window after a difficult start to the season under Xabi Alonso

According to a recent report from Diario AS, Real Madrid’s pursuit may depend on Liverpool lowering its asking price. The Spanish club values Konaté between €20 million and €25 million, while Liverpool are holding out for closer to €50 million.