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Yan Diomande transfer: Real Madrid now favourites in race to sign Ivorian star
27th July, 2026 09:36 AM
Paris Saint-Germain have pulled out of the race to sign RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande, with Real Madrid now increasingly confident of landing the Ivory Coast international.
“PSG has this evening formally withdrawn its interest in, and bids for, Yan Diomande,” said a statement from the Ligue 1 and European champions given to Sky in Germany.
PSG out of race?
“The asking transfer fee and salary demands were completely disproportionate and distortive – and PSG will not break its principles of rational financial management and squad balance.”
Madrid, who have already had over Ksh14B bid rejected for the 19-year-old, with Leipzig wanting significantly more to let him go, are understood to be pushing hard to finalise a deal for the player.
Real have also agreed to personal terms with Diomande.
Diomande had previously indicated a preference to join PSG earlier this summer and agreed to a contract with them until 2031.
Jose Mourinho’s side has been active in this window, and the club has so far snapped up Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, and Marc Cucurella for the new season.
Liverpool cools down interest
Liverpool have also expressed an interest in Diomande but are not willing to pay more than the price tag slapped on the player’s head.
Premier League clubs Arsenal and Manchester City also remain keen on the Ivorian.
Diomande had previously agreed to personal terms with Paris Saint-Germain earlier this summer and was believed to be heading to Paris. The winger, alongside Michael Olise of Bayern Munich and France, became a target for major European clubs as the transfer market gathered pace.
Liverpool were the first to show interest in Diomande, as they sought to find a capable replacement for Mohammed Salah.
Both Olise and Diomande had impressive showings at the just-concluded FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico. The winger is acclaimed for a fearless approach and ability to progress the ball quickly, making him a game-changer, especially in transition
