​ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JUNE 29: Yan Diamonde #11 of the Ivory Coast speaks to the media during the press conference of Group E Runners Up one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Group E Runners Up and Group I Runner-Up at Dallas Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Real Madrid have reportedly accelerated their pursuit of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with multiple outlets claiming the club has opened negotiations over a deal for the highly rated 19-year-old.According to Bild, Madrid have already submitted an opening offer worth around €100 million, though Leipzig rejected the proposal. The Bundesliga side are believed to value the Ivory Coast international closer to €130 million, with reports suggesting a compromise around €120 million could eventually be possible.Sky Germany also reports that Madrid’s offer was turned down, stating the proposal consisted of an initial £76.9 million plus £8.5 million in performance-related add-ons. Leipzig, however, remain firm in their valuation.The race for Diomande’s signature has become one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer. Liverpool previously had an offer approaching €100 million rejected and remain interested, although reports indicate the Premier League club are unwilling to increase their bid beyond their current valuation.Paris Saint-Germain have also tracked the winger closely for months. Several reports claim Diomande had even made the French champions his preferred destination and had reached a preliminary agreement on a long-term contract. However, PSG have yet to submit an offer capable of convincing Leipzig to sell.According to The Athletic, Real Madrid’s arrival has significantly altered the transfer landscape. The outlet reports that the Spanish club are actively working on a deal after identifying Diomande as a priority addition on the right side of the attack.Madrid’s interest does not necessarily depend on Brahim Díaz leaving. Although the club explored signing another right-sided attacker earlier this summer should circumstances change, The Athletic reports that both José Mourinho and the club continue to value Brahim highly, while the Morocco international himself wants to remain at the Santiago Bernabéu.Diomande’s representatives also have an existing relationship with Real Madrid. The winger is represented by Roc Nation Sports, the same agency that manages Vinícius Júnior and is currently involved in negotiations over the Brazilian’s contract renewal.Leipzig, for their part, continue to publicly insist they want to keep their emerging star.“Our clear intention is that Yan Diomande will play for RB Leipzig next year,” sporting director Marcel Schäfer recently said, with the German club also attempting to extend the winger’s current contract, which runs until 2030.Despite those intentions, Diomande’s rapid rise has made him one of the most coveted young atta