Leipzig reject massive €100m Liverpool bid for World Cup star Yan Diomandé

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

RB Leipzig have rejected a €100 million opening proposal from Liverpool for winger Yan Diomandé, holding out for a higher fee as interest builds from Paris Saint-Germain following the teenager’s standout World Cup performances.

RB Leipzig have rejected an opening €100 million approach from Liverpool for highly-rated Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé.

The Premier League club submitted a formal package consisting of €90 million guaranteed plus €10 million in performance-related add-ons.

However, the Bundesliga side remains determined to retain the 19-year-old breakout star and has swiftly knocked back the initial English proposal.

The German club is reportedly holding out for a package clear of €120 million to consider a sale this summer.

Diomandé’s valuation has soared dramatically following a spectacular debut season in Germany and a series of dazzling performances for the Ivory Coast at the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

Leipzig senior officials anticipate a fierce bidding war, with Paris Saint-Germain expected to enter the race.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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