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See the full story · 1 sourcesRespected journalist doubles down, refutes Fabrizio Romano’s big claim on Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande deal
The updates on Real Madrid’s negotiations with RB Leipzig for Yan Diomande have been mixed today, so much so that it is difficult to pin down a single outlet as reliable.
The sheer contrast in optimism between varied reliable outlets makes it clear that matters are progressing, but possibly not at the speed one is being made to believe by the media.
Earlier today, ever-reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano went on to report that there is an agreement reached between Real Madrid and Leipzig over the player’s transfer, thereby crossing out Florian Plettenberg’s earlier report of no agreement existing .
Now, however, the tables have turned with the German journalist coming back on his social media to strike off Romano’s claim of an agreement being reached.
Far from the reality
Indeed, Florian Plettenberg’s latest update stresses the fact that there is absolutely nothing agreed between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig as of this moment – not even an agreement in principle.
The transfer is in absolute uncertainty. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
The journalist adds that all parties involved have backed his update, including RB Leipzig sources, Real Madrid sources and sources from the player’s camp. He even hits out at reports claiming an agreement stating that they are blatantly false.
What he does maintain, however, is that negotiations are ongoing and that Leipzig are in no hurry to get the deal over the line.
Real Madrid yet to initiate contacts in person
Earlier in the day, the journalist reported that Real Madrid have not met face-to-face with Leipzig’s representatives yet to discuss the deal, and he once again reiterates that there are no representatives of the Merengues on site at the moment.
The matter could take a few days to resolve. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
Los Blancos are indeed the frontrunners and the best placed to land Diomande in the coming days, but the saga is far from over. Even the transfer fee has not yet been agreed between the parties.
PSG continue to be involved and hopeful of hijacking the operation, and it remains to be seen if they can beat Real Madrid’s offer in a financial sense and create uncertainty in the player’s mind.
The coming days will be crucial, especially with the player expected back in training early next week.
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