The Ivorian winger has been rumoured to be on the brink of a transfer to Real Madrid for sometime now.
Liverpool’s summer transfer plans have evolved significantly over recent weeks, with several of the club’s early attacking targets now appearing destined for moves elsewhere as the Reds refine their priorities before the window closes.
One of those players is Yan Diomande. The highly-rated teenager has enjoyed a rapid rise over the past year and now looks increasingly likely to join Real Madrid, although the transfer has dragged on longer than RB Leipzig had anticipated.
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While Liverpool have continued to assess alternative options in the final third, Diomande’s future remains one of the more intriguing stories of the summer.
The youngster is edging towards a move to the Santiago Bernabéu, but the prolonged negotiations are beginning to test Leipzig’s patience.
According to BILD, via Mundo Deportivo, Leipzig have now made a decision amid their growing frustration.
If the transfer is not completed by this afternoon, Diomande will travel with the squad to their pre-season training camp in Saalfelden, Austria.
The Bundesliga club will still leave him out of tonight’s friendly against SC Verl, unwilling to risk an injury that could derail the move.
The decision represents a clear message from Leipzig. Rather than allowing the uncertainty to continue indefinitely, the German club are preparing for the possibility that negotiations with Real Madrid stretch on, even if they remain confident a deal will eventually be reached.
Liverpool’s interest earlier this summer reflected Diomande’s growing reputation across Europe.
The Reds were credited with closely monitoring the teenager as they explored attacking additions before Real Madrid accelerated their pursuit and moved into a commanding position to secure his signature.
For now, Diomande appears set for Austria unless Real Madrid can finally complete the deal.
Leipzig’s patience is wearing thin, but they are still taking every precaution to protect one of their brightest young talents while the final details of the transfer are ironed out.