Manchester City will rival Real Madrid for €100m forward

Real Madrid are pushing hard to close their fifth signing of the summer, although they won’t have things all their own way. The intention is to bring in Yan Diomande to complete their attacking options, although there is no guarantee that they will be the club that lands the Ivorian winger, who has some of the best sides in the world chasing his signature.

Prior to Real Madrid joining the race, both Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain had moved for Diomande, although neither have managed to strike an agreement with RB Leipzig until now. Los Blancos have since taken the lead in the race for the 19-year-old, although they could be about to be kept in check by Manchester City.

According to Sky Sport Germany’s Philipp Hinze, Man City have informed RB Leipzig that they are prepared to pay €100m for Diomande, which is the same price that Real Madrid have already signalled their intention to reach.

Diomande agreement will be closer to €120m

However, this will not be enough for either club. RB Leipzig have already thrown out Real Madrid’s offer, and they would do the same to Man City if they were to present a bid of €100m in the coming days. The Bundesliga side believe they can get upwards of €120m for their player, so the race is very much open at this stage.

Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to up their offer for Diomande, whom has already agreed personal terms with Bernabeu bosses. It would be no surprise to see a second proposal sent to RB Leipzig in the coming days, and if it reaches €120m, the likelihood is that they will be the ones to win the race for the former Leganes winger.

It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid do manage to sign Diomande, but right now, there is optimism within the club.