Overview
- Diomande told reporters Wednesday that he has four years left at Leipzig through 2030 and that transfer talk motivates him while he stays focused on playing.
- Leipzig have no release clause in his deal and plan to keep him unless a significantly above €100m offer arrives, a stance bolstered by next season’s Champions League revenue.
- Top clubs including Liverpool, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Barcelona have scouted him after 13 goals and nine assists since a €20m move last summer.
- Reporting on Friday indicated Liverpool are hesitant to pay about £85m for the 19-year-old, reflecting caution over the fee for a player with one full Bundesliga season.
- Diomande recently moved to Roc Nation for representation and is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with Ivory Coast, developments that could draw more bidders and drive up his price.