Yan Diomande: Liverpool FC dealt major transfer blow as 'agreement reached' for top target
Liverpool FC has missed out on signing Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, who is reportedly set to join Real Madrid for a fee exceeding €120 million. The transfer follows intense competition from several top European clubs, including PSG and Chelsea.
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COMMENTS Liverpool have been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of Yan Diomande .
The Ivorian winger has opted to join a different club, with the 19-year-old the subject of intense transfer interest from a number of Europe’s leading clubs this summer.
The RB Leipzig forward has been courted by the Reds, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City among other sides in this transfer window, but now, it appears that his final destination has been revealed.
Ben Jacobs reports that Real Madrid have reached an agreement in principle with Leipzig for the winger, who had previously agreed personal terms with PSG.
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