Liverpool F.C. Face a steep climb to sign Yan Diomande after RB Leipzig rejected Real Madrid’s €100m (£85m) bid, with the Bundesliga club now demanding €120m (£102.5m). The Reds, who finished fifth in the Premier League last season with 60 points (17W-9D-12L), are exploring long-term replacements for Mohamed Salah but may struggle to match Leipzig’s valuation.
Real Madrid submitted an initial offer of €90m (£76m) plus €10m (£9m) in add-ons for the winger, but Leipzig turned it down, valuing Diomande at over €100m. Talks began earlier this week, with Paris Saint-Germain also yet to make a formal bid. Diomande has reportedly agreed personal terms with PSG until 2031, but Madrid’s interest, backed by Jose Mourinho, could complicate the deal.
Why it matters for Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool F.C. Are in the market for attacking reinforcements after Salah’s departure, but Leipzig’s asking price may put them out of the running. The Reds scored 63 goals last season but conceded 53, finishing 25 points behind leaders Arsenal. With Arsenal and Manchester City monitoring the situation, Liverpool F.C. May need to look elsewhere for a new winger.
Leipzig are pushing for a new deal with Diomande, but the player has hinted at a move, saying, "I expect to leave the club." Meanwhile, Liverpool F.C. Continue preparations for the new season, having already signed Spain international Victor Munoz. With PSG and Madrid still in the race, a bidding war could escalate, leaving Liverpool F.C. To reassess their options.
