Real Madrid are in pole position to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, according to Sky in Germany. The Spanish giants have already had a £85.4m (€100m) bid rejected for the 19-year-old, but Leipzig want significantly more to let him go.
Transfer Pursuit and Club Interest
Sky in Germany reported that Real were working with RB Leipzig on Saturday night to strike an agreement for the player. Diomande had previously indicated a preference to join Paris Saint-Germain earlier this summer and agreed a contract with them until 2031, but Real have now also agreed personal terms with the teenager.
Liverpool have also expressed an interest in winger Diomande but aren’t willing to pay more than £85m, according to reports. The fee Liverpool are ready to pay at this stage would dwarf the Premier League’s record transfer for a teenager, surpassing the £58.9m Manchester United agreed to sign Leny Yoro from Lille in the summer of 2024. Premier League clubs Arsenal and Manchester City also remain interested in Diomande. With six weeks left of the transfer window, the situation has been described as an open race by sources close to any potential deal. Real have now come to the table with an offer amid uncertainty around the future of Vinicius Junior.
Arsenal Explore Vinicius Junior Deal
Arsenal are looking into a potential deal for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, with interest remaining real despite no club-to-club contact at this point. Vinicius Jr is one of a number of forward targets Arsenal are exploring, alongside Julian Alvarez, Yan Diomande, and Bradley Barcola.
The 26-year-old Brazilian international has entered the final year of his contract. If an agreement cannot be found on a new deal, Real could be open to selling rather than lose him for free next summer.
Bayern Munich Address Michael Olise Links
Bayern Munich director Christoph Freund has rebuffed claims that Real Madrid could come in for Michael Olise. Olise has been linked with a move to the Spanish giants, but Freund stated that such a move is not on his mind.
“This is not a topic for us at all,” Freund told reporters on Saturday. “We are delighted that Michael Olise has returned from his holiday. He will continue to play an important role at Bayern Munich just like last year.”
Did you know? Yan Diomande’s entire senior career last year amounted to just half a dozen starts for Leganes as they were relegated from LaLiga, where he scored against Espanyol and Valladolid before securing a €20m move to RB Leipzig.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Real Madrid bid for Yan Diomande?
Real Madrid had an £85.4m (€100m) bid rejected by RB Leipzig, who are holding out for a significantly higher fee.
Which other clubs are tracking Yan Diomande?
Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain have all monitored or registered interest in the 19-year-old winger.
What is the status of Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid?
Vinicius Junior has entered the final year of his contract with Real Madrid, drawing exploratory interest from Arsenal amidst uncertainty over a new deal.
What did Bayern Munich say about Michael Olise?
Bayern Munich director Christoph Freund dismissed links between Michael Olise and Real Madrid, stating the player is set to maintain an important role at the club.
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