Real Madrid are poised to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande following Paris Saint-Germain's decision to exit the bidding process.
Key facts
- •Yan Diomande is a 19-year-old winger currently playing for RB Leipzig.
- •The transfer fee for the Ivory Coast international is expected to be well over €100m.
- •PSG withdrew from the bidding process on Sunday, citing financial management principles.
- •Liverpool has shifted their focus to PSG winger Bradley Barcola.
Real Madrid have moved to the front of the race to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande after Paris Saint-Germain officially withdrew from negotiations. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast international is expected to travel to Madrid for a medical after reportedly agreeing to personal terms with the Spanish club.
By the numbers
PSG withdraws from negotiations
Paris Saint-Germain, previously considered the frontrunners for the winger, announced on Sunday that they have formally ended their interest in the player. In a statement, the club cited their commitment to "rational financial management and squad balance" as the reason for their decision to not proceed with the transfer.
Transfer fee and background
The deal for Diomande is expected to exceed €100m (£85m), following a previous offer from Real Madrid of €90m plus €10m in add-ons that was rejected by Leipzig. Diomande, who had also been linked to Liverpool earlier in the transfer window, is coming off a breakout season in the Bundesliga and a strong performance in the World Cup.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Football.
