Liverpool suffered a setback in their attempts to sign 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. According to reliable information from The Athletic, personal intervention from the Reds' manager Andoni Iraola was not enough to secure the transfer.
Initially, the young talent was captivated by the prospect of playing at Anfield. Encouraged by the positive response, Liverpool were prepared to pay up to €100 million in compensation to the German club.
PSG factor and move to Real Madrid
However, the situation shifted when Paris Saint-Germain entered the fray. Diomande favoured a move to the Parisians, believing Liverpool would face a tough transitional phase this season.
Ultimately, PSG exited negotiations, paving the way for the Ivorian to join Real Madrid instead. The final transfer package amounted to €140 million, significantly surpassing Liverpool's highest bid and knocking the English club out of the financial race.
