Real Madrid reaches Yan Diomande agreement after Liverpool transfer interest

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsYan DiomandeReal Madrid is said to have agreed personal terms with Yan Diomande, with Liverpool and PSG having previously been the two main options and the player favoring the latterYan Diomande looks on during the World Cup.(Image: Joosep Martinson - FIFA via Getty Images)Real Madrid has agreed personal terms with Yan Diomande after entering the race to sign the teenager from RB Leipzig.Earlier this summer, it is understood that Liverpool was willing to table a package worth a total of €100 million ($115 million/£85 million) for Diomande. But even though it emerged that he would rather sign for Luis Enrique's European champions, Real Madrid has indicated the same thing, and the Bernabeu could be a viable destination.With no progress seemingly having been made on a move to PSG, Real Madrid appears to have sensed an opportunity to steal in for Diomande.

Jose Mourinho is also keen on Manchester City's Rodri, who has just won the World Cup with Spain.According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid and Diomande have come to an agreement on a salary and contract. He, of course, is another option for Liverpool."Diomande is a direct player — very raw — but has the ability to get to the byline," the former Reds striker Emile Heskey told Liverpool.com."He’s so quick and something that Liverpool are missing from their squad.

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."I don’t think Liverpool should have broken the bank to sign him. There are other players they can look at instead."Liverpool.com says: Diomande should have picked a move to Anfield.