Real Madrid lodge increased €120m bid as race for Yan Diomande nears climax

Real Madrid have submitted a significantly improved offer worth up to €120m for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as they push to wrap up a deal for the highly rated Ivory Coast international, according to Spanish outlet Diario AS.

The European champions saw an initial bid of €100m turned down by Leipzig, but have returned with a second proposal believed to be in the region of €115m to €120m in an effort to break the deadlock.

Should that fee be agreed, Real Madrid would move ahead of major rivals Manchester City, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain in the contest to sign the 19-year-old, who has rapidly emerged as one of Europe’s most coveted young attacking talents.

Player agreement in place

Spanish newspaper Marca reports that Real Madrid already have a contractual agreement in principle with Diomande, clearing a major hurdle in negotiations and leaving the focus firmly on reaching a deal with RB Leipzig.

Diomande, an Ivorian winger who has impressed with his performances in the Bundesliga, has attracted interest from several of Europe’s wealthiest clubs, but Real Madrid are now attempting to close the transfer before any late rival bids materialise.

Madrid delegation in Germany

In a sign of how determined the club are to complete the signing, senior Real Madrid officials have travelled to Germany to accelerate talks with RB Leipzig and bring the move to a conclusion as soon as possible.

Their strategy is to secure an agreement quickly and avoid a potential bidding war, particularly from PSG or Premier League sides who have been monitoring Diomande’s situation and could still step in with higher offers.

If Real Madrid can finalise terms with Leipzig on the basis of their second, higher proposal, the deal would rank among the most expensive transfers in the club’s history and underline their commitment to investing heavily in emerging talent.

While negotiations continue, Real Madrid’s stance is to act swiftly and decisively, aware that hesitation could reopen the door for Manchester City, Liverpool or Paris Saint-Germain to re-enter the race for one of the standout prospects in European football.