Jose Mourinho stance on Yan Diomande transfer as Real Madrid eyes blockbuster double swoop
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsYan DiomandeYan Diomande's future has taken a fresh twist after Real Madrid joined the race for his signature, with Jose Mourinho having given his verdict on the Liverpool targetJose Mourinho is reportedly looking to sign Yan Diomande at Real Madrid(Image: Getty Images)Jose Mourinho has reportedly given the green light for Real Madrid to go after Yan Diomande this summer in the latest twist regarding the Liverpool target’s future.The Reds were in the hunt for the 19-year-old earlier in the summer, and even looked to be leading the race for his signature after making it clear to RB Leipzig they were willing to do a deal for around $115 million.That offer was turned down, and before Liverpool could decide whether to return with an improved attempt, Diomande indicated that he favors a switch to Paris Saint-Germain if he is to make a move this summer.The European champions though have not yet been able to come to an agreement with Leipzig, and now Real looks as though it could swoop in. The Athletic broke the news on Friday that the Spanish giant is in club-to-club talks with Leipzig over a potential deal.According to Fabrizio Romano, returning Real boss Mourinho has approved Diomande as a top target himself, having raised the need for “even more speed” in attacking areas to the club’s board.What’s more, Romano also claims that Real has matched Liverpool's offer, although, like the Reds, its €100M bid has been rejected.Real Madrid has reportedly already had a bid turned down for Yan Diomande(Image: Getty Images)The Bernabeu club is said to be planning to return with a new bid, having been offered encouragement by Diomande.
The teenager is claimed to have opened the door to a move to the Spanish capital, with "positive talks" having taken place over contract terms.And should Real land Diomande, the deal could form part of a remarkable double swoop, with Manchester City’s Rodri also being linked. The Athletic claims a deal is being worked on to sign the midfielder, and although talks are yet to take place with City, the 15-time European champions are confident an agreement can be reached.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Rodri is in the final year of his contract at City, but Real is said to be working on the basis that he will be making the move to Madrid this summer, despite his current clubs remaining in talks over his future.Signing both Diomande and Rodri would continue what has been a busy summer for the Spanish giants, having already made four big-name signings this summer, including Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool.The defender is one of two free agents signed by the club, along with former City captain Bernardo Silva, while Denzel Dumfries and Marc Cucurella have made the move to Madrid from Inter Milan and Chelsea respectively, with the former set to offer competition to Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCJose MourinhoYan DiomandeReal Madrid CFTransfers