Real Madrid have reportedly seen a blockbuster opening bid rejected by RB Leipzig as they step up their pursuit of highly rated winger Yan Diomande.
The Spanish giants have made a dramatic entrance into the race for the 19-year-old Ivorian sensation, drastically shifting the transfer landscape for one of Europe’s most coveted young talents.
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Fabrizio Romano: Real Madrid’s opening bid for Yan Diomande rejected
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano revealed that Real Madrid submitted an official opening offer worth €90 million up front plus €10 million in potential add-ons to RB Leipzig.
However, the Bundesliga club promptly turned down the bid as they hold out for a figure well in excess of €100 million, with reports suggesting Leipzig value the winger closer to €130 million.
Despite the initial refusal, Real Madrid remain in active negotiations with Leipzig hierarchy to find a resolution.
Meanwhile, PSG have been in talks with the German club for several weeks and already have an agreement on personal terms with the player, but they are yet to reach a club-to-club agreement.
“Real Madrid sent €100m official bid to RB Leipzig this week: €90m plus €10m add-ons proposal on the table. RB Leipzig have rejected as they ask for more than €100m to let Diomandé leave. Real remain in talks.🔴🔵 PSG, in talks for weeks but no agreement yet with RB.”
??? Real Madrid sent €100m official bid to RB Leipzig this week: €90m plus €10m add-ons proposal on the table.
RB Leipzig have rejected as they ask for more than €100m to let Diomandé leave.
Real remain in talks.
?? PSG, in talks for weeks but no agreement yet with RB. pic.twitter.com/c8U9x0vknr
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 24, 2026
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