Overview
- Sky Sports Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports both Premier League clubs have held very advanced discussions with Diomande’s representatives.
- RB Leipzig have not opened formal negotiations with either club, and no bids or agreements have been confirmed.
- Managing director Marcel Schafer says Leipzig intend to keep Diomande, as German reports cite an asking price of about €100m.
- Barcelona are tracking the winger but have limited activity to exploratory contact rather than structured talks.
- Diomande joined Leipzig from Leganés for roughly €20m in the summer, has 4 goals and 4 assists in 14 appearances, and is contracted until 2030 with no public release clause.