Real Madrid edges toward Leipzig deal as fee nears €140m

The update, dated Vandaag at 12:25, shows Real Madrid appears to have finally secured a bite on RB Leipzig’s 19‑year‑old Ivorian forward Yan Diomande, while Leipzig continues to press for a top‑price fee. Sources Ben Jacobs and Sky Sport report the transfer sum sits between €130 million and €140 million.

The Spanish giants have been working on Diomande’s arrival for weeks, signalling a strong desire to add the young talent to their squad.

Leipzig, however, has adopted a hard‑line stance, insisting it will accept nothing less than the absolute headline price for the Ivoriaan.

An opening now appears to have emerged, with both clubs reportedly agreeing on a fee range of €130‑€140 million for a contract that runs to mid‑2030 for the 19‑year‑old.

Final details are still being negotiated, particularly the financial conditions, meaning no definitive green light has been given yet.

Diomande was on the Leipzig training pitch on Tuesday, missed a short spell due to an infection, and has now returned to prepare with his teammates for the new season.

The contrast between Real’s eagerness and Leipzig’s cautious finalisation underlines that the transfer remains pending, with the clubs still working to seal the agreement.