Real Madrid's Priority Transfer Target Has Premier League Giants Stalling After Initial Approach
Real Madrid are now the only club actively pushing to sign Yan Diomande, one of Europe's most exciting young wingers, after Premier League rivals Manchester City and Arsenal cooled their interest in the player.
The Spanish giants have taken advantage of the situation, with negotiations between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig progressing as the two clubs discuss a transfer fee between €115 million and €120 million. Real Madrid's initial proposal of €100 million, plus €10 million in performance-related add-ons, was rejected by the Bundesliga side.
RB Leipzig valued the 19-year-old highly, but Real Madrid have since improved their offer, securing the player's commitment to the project. Fabrizio Romano, a journalist who has been tracking the story, revealed that both Manchester City and Arsenal made enquiries about Diomande's situation earlier in the transfer window but have since gone quiet.
The transfer picture has shifted dramatically, giving Real Madrid a clear path to complete a marquee signing before the new season begins. Although Paris Saint-Germain looked well placed to secure Diomande's signature, the move ultimately fell through, reopening the race for one of Europe's most highly rated attacking talents.
Real Madrid are prioritising the signing of a new right winger, and their pursuit of Diomande has gathered serious momentum. The Spanish club's initial proposal was rejected by RB Leipzig, but negotiations have since accelerated in recent days.
Representatives from Real Madrid travelled to Germany for face-to-face talks with RB Leipzig, and there is now increasing confidence that both clubs will reach an agreement. The final transfer fee is expected to fall between €115 million and €120 million, a significant increase on Real Madrid's initial proposal.
The progress in talks has strengthened optimism within Real Madrid that one of their biggest transfer targets could soon arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu. With the new season just around the corner, Real Madrid are closing in on Diomande, and the Spanish club's fans are eagerly awaiting the news of his potential arrival.
Source: Yahoo Sports