RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 2 sourcesDays after the ever-reliable Fabrizio Romano gave his ‘here we go’ for Yan Diomande’s move to Real Madrid, the transfer has not been announced yet and there is a growing sense of impatience.
Los Blancos , after all, have been close to completing the deal for days now but have not managed to deliver the final blow, raising questions on what the limiting factor currently is.
Earlier this week, it was reported that Leipzig and Real Madrid are yet to finalise the specifics of the economics of the operation with the German side demanding easier-to-achieve variables and a larger fixed sum.
Now, Fabrizio Romano himself has come out to address the reason for the delay in announcement of the signing.
A hunt for a replacement
Indeed, as relayed by the Italian journalist, there is a growing sense from the Leipzig sources that the Bundesliga side are looking to sign a replacement for Diomande immediately.
Leipzig want to sign a replacement. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
The German team prefer to finalise and make Diomande’s sale official only after they have secured the services of a player to fill the void, and are this delaying it’s completion.
Romano once again stressed that the deal between Real Madrid and Leipzig is done with terms being agreed. The negotiations, thus, are not the hurdle and it is only a matter of time before it is made official.
No real competition
Paris Saint-Germain were seen as Real Madrid’s biggest competitors to sign the talented winger this summer, for they had initially even reached an agreement with the player over the transfer.
PSG have backed out of the race. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
News of Real Madrid’s last-ditch entry on to the scene thus left Luis Enrique’s side fuming, but with no option given that Diomande has his heart set on Madrid.
Earlier in the week, PSG even released an official statement confirming that they are out of the race to sign the player and despite reports in recent hours, they are not planning to re-enter talks.
That leaves the path clear for Real Madrid to secure the player’s services once terms are agreed. Rapid developments are expected over the coming days, with Los Blancos set to push for Rodri after completing the attacking signing.
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