Overview
- Diomande delivered a man-of-the-match performance in Ivory Coast's 1-0 win over Ecuador on Monday, creating five chances, attempting seven dribbles and winning 11 duels.
- Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are among the leading clubs reported to be pursuing the 19-year-old following his World Cup display, with Liverpool repeatedly linked as a frontrunner.
- RB Leipzig have responded by raising their asking price, with reported valuations broadly ranging from roughly £80m/€100m up to about €130–150m depending on structure and timing.
- Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae said Diomande will focus on the tournament and decide his future afterwards, which buys Leipzig negotiating time but could push the fee higher.
- Diomande signed with Roc Nation earlier this year but former agents Maxidel Management have launched legal action claiming an existing contract, a dispute that could delay or complicate any summer transfer.