Yan Diomande: Real Madrid attempt shock hijack for Liverpool and PSG target with €100m bid

The move for Diomande, though, is their most audacious yet. The Ivorian winger had been of interest to a number of clubs so far this summer, notably Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal have also been linked.He agreed personal terms with the European champions earlier in the window, but PSG struggled to agree terms with Leipzig after weeks of talks and now face considerable competition for his signature.Coveted: Yan DiomandeGettyFabrizio Romano reports that Real has submitted a €100m bid, comprising of €90m up front and €10m in add-ons, though Leipzig have rejected the offer as they hold out for a package closer to €130m. The Bundesliga side also hope to convince the young Ivorian to sign a new contract despite having a further four years to run on his current deal.Should Diomande join Real, it would open the door for Brahim Diaz to leave the club before the window closes.Diomande played a key role for Ivory Coast at the World Cup, notching one assist in four matches as Les Elephants exited in the last-32.He was more productive in front of goal for Leipzig last season, though, notching 12 goals and eight assists in 33 Bundesliga appearances.