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PSG could make a last-ditch attempt to hijack Real Madrid deal for Bundesliga winger
There has been a lot of noise surrounding Yan Diomande’s future lately, with news reports of his supposed move to Real Madrid even stirring an online battle between journalists Fabrizio Romano and Florian Plettenberg.
For now, Real Madrid and RB Leipzig are yet to finalise a deal, but it has been described that both parties may soon come to an agreement.
This, of course, did not go well with PSG, who were earlier leading the race to sign the Ivorian. The French club even tried to throw shade at Real Madrid.
PSG to make a last-ditch attempt?
Despite all the drama and the trantrums, though, it appears PSG have not completely given up on the pursuit of Diomande.
According to L’Equipe, the reigning European champions could yet make a last-ditch attempt to bring in the RB Leipzig winger this summer.
This comes on the back of fresh talks between PSG and its trusted intermediaries, which suggests Real Madrid are still under threat.
It must be remembered that PSG are currently the most attractive destination in Europe, having won two back-to-back Champions League titles under Luis Enrique.
They boast a strong attack, which they want to reinforce further through the addition of the talented Yan Diomande.
Real Madrid still firmly in power
That being said, Diomande is clearly keen on joining Real Madrid and the club already have a personal agreement in place with the Ivorian forward.
The Spanish giants are also in advanced negotiations with RB Leipzig over the deal to sign the forward, and in case something extraordinary happens, a deal could be just around the corner.
Real Madrid and RB Leipzig are not poles apart when it comes to the final valuation of the deal, although one would suspect Real Madrid may soften their stance if PSG do end up making a final attempt.
For now, Diomande is training with his current club, waiting for any development that would see him become Real Madrid’s fifth signing of the summer.
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Mourinho does not want Real Madrid new signing to be affected by price tag, will continue slow integration
Real Madrid had an explosive summer transfer window with as many as six new big signings coming through to strengthen the first-team squad, while Sergio Martinez was also roped in with an eye on the future.
Up until Friday, things were going well for Jose Mourinho & co., but the 1-0 loss to Real Betis has put the team under the scanner once again.
Questions are being asked, in particular, of the club’s most explosive signing, Yan Diomande.
Mourinho not changing plans with Diomande
However, according to journalist Alvaro Esteban, Mourinho will continue with the plan of integrating Diomande slowly into the team.
The Real Madrid boss does not want the 19-year-old winger to be negatively affected by his massive price tag this summer and the pressure generated because of it.
After all, Los Blancos shelled out an enormous €125 million plus €15 million in add-ons to sign Diomande from RB Leipzig.
Should all the variables be met, he will become the most expensive signing in Real Madrid history. And, naturally, such a price tag brings with it a great deal of pressure.
As such, Mourinho wants to make sure that the Ivory Coast international is not affected in any way by the talk around his price tag and will continue to ease him into the team without rushing things.
Only a handful of minutes for Diomande
So far, Real Madrid have played four La Liga games this season and Diomande has not started even one of them.
Instead, Mourinho has opted to field Arda Guler on the right wing in three matches while Brahim Diaz started in the remaining one.
As for Diomande, he has come on as a substitute in each of the four games, but has only racked up a total of 83 minutes, without scoring or assisting a goal so far.
But, his limited minutes and slow integration are seemingly a part of Mourinho’s plans who is intent on not overexposing the teenage winger and put him under undue pressure due to the expectations that come with his price tag.
