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RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig — German club that sold Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande to Real Madrid for over £100m in July 2026.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Liverpool had initially wanted Yan Diomande but the RB Leipzig winger is now set to join Real Madrid.

    Liverpool preparing opening bid for PSG’s Barcola
  3. Joy Online

    The Spanish giants will pay more than £100m for Diomande – making him a new record sale for RB Leipzig and he is expected to also become a new record signing for Real Madrid.

    Diomande’s rapid and remarkable rise to Real Madrid
  4. The Chronicle

    The 24-year-old Croatia international has made 122 appearances for City since joining from RB Leipzig in August 2023, winning six trophies, including the Premier League in his debut campaign.

    Rodri out for ‘short period’ after back surgery
  5. Joy Online

    The 24-year-old Croatia international has made 122 appearances for City since joining from RB Leipzig in August 2023, winning six trophies, including the Premier League in his debut campaign.

    Rodri out for ‘short period’ after back surgery
  6. Daily Guide

    Yan Diomande Real Madrid are on the verge of signing RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande after agreeing personal terms with the highly-rated teenager, following Paris Saint-Germain’s decision to withdraw from the race.

    Real Madrid Close In On £100m Move For Yan Diomande
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    Madrid may need to generate finance in order to sign Rodri especially if, as expected, they sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee understood to be more than €100m (£85m) which may mean the sale of Aurélien Tchouaméni.

    Man City hopes Rodri stays despite Real Madrid interest
  8. Joy Online

    RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid after Paris St-Germain withdrew their interest.

    Diomande agrees Real Madrid terms as PSG step away
  9. Joy Online

    Rayo Vallecano) – Orjan Nyland, 35, Norway (Last club: Sevilla) – Thomas Partey, 32, Ghana (Last club: Villarreal) – James Rodriguez, 34, Colombia (Last club: Minnesota United) – Mohamed Salah, 33, Egypt (Last club: Liverpool) – Xaver Schlager, 28, Austria (Last club: RB Leipzig

    The World Cup’s free agents looking for their next move
  10. June 2026
  11. Joy Online

    PSG have been strongly linked with a move for Liverpool target Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig.

    AC Milan sign PSG’s Portugal striker Ramos for £60m
  12. Joy Online

    RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande’s protracted move to PSG might have implications for Barcola’s future.

    Arsenal consider Barcola as alternative to Rogers

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Liverpool prepares opening bid for PSG's Barcola

    Liverpool are preparing an opening bid for Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, valued by PSG at around £145m, as they seek to replace Mohamed Salah. Barcola is understood to be keen on joining Liverpool after falling down the pecking order at PSG.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Yan Diomande joins Real Madrid in record transfer

    The 19-year-old African winger Yan Diomande is signing with Real Madrid for more than £100m, making him a record sale for RB Leipzig, a record signing for Real Madrid, and the most expensive African player in history. His rise has been rapid — less than 18 months ago he was largely unknown before playing for Leganes and then Leipzig.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Manchester City's Rodri undergoes back surgery, sidelined briefly

    Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be out for a "short period of rehabilitation" after undergoing back surgery on Monday, manager Enzo Maresca said, with no specific return timeline set. City said Rodri had been experiencing discomfort for some time before the procedure.

    29 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Manchester City midfielder Rodri undergoes back surgery

    Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery on Monday, according to new manager Enzo Maresca, with no timeline set for his return. City face Arsenal in the Community Shield on 16 August and Bournemouth in their Premier League opener on 23 August.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Real Madrid agrees personal terms with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande

    Real Madrid have reached agreement on personal terms with 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande after Paris Saint-Germain withdrew from negotiations. Real Madrid are expected to pay more than £100 million to secure the winger from RB Leipzig.

    28 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Real Madrid eyes Manchester City midfielder Rodri

    Manchester City hope to renew Rodri's contract, which expires in June, but Real Madrid are preparing a bid after his impressive World Cup performance. Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain may also pursue the midfielder.

    28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 27 July

  1. Diomande agrees Real Madrid terms; PSG withdraws from bidding

    RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old Ivory Coast international, has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid after PSG withdrew their interest. Real will pay more than £100m for the player, whose contract is modelled on Jude Bellingham's terms with performance incentives.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. Fourteen World Cup players remain unemployed after tournament

    As of 2 July, 14 players still active at the World Cup are technically without clubs to return to after the tournament ends. Notable free agents include Casemiro, James Rodriguez, Mo Salah, John Stones, and others, some of whom are using the competition to impress potential suitors despite their employment situations.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. AC Milan signs Portugal striker Ramos from PSG for £60m

    AC Milan have signed Paris St-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos for a reported club record transfer fee of about £60m. The 25-year-old Portugal forward has agreed a contract until 2031 after scoring 45 goals in three seasons at PSG.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Arsenal eye PSG's Barcola as cheaper alternative to Rogers

    Arsenal are expected to step up their interest in Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola this week after signs he could be available this summer, viewing him as a strong alternative to Morgan Rogers, whom Aston Villa value at £130m. Barcola, 23, would cost significantly less given his contract expires in 2028 compared to Rogers' 2031 Villa deal, with Liverpool also tracking the winger.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Haaland's late goal sends Norway past Ivory Coast to World Cup quarter-finals

    Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 World Cup knockout victory over Ivory Coast, setting up a last-16 clash with Brazil. It was Norway's first World Cup knockout win, and Haaland's 13th successive competitive international goal.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 29 June

  1. Diomande prefers PSG over Liverpool as clubs negotiate deal

    Liverpool's £69m plus add-ons bid for 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande was rejected this month; Diomande would prefer to join PSG, while RB Leipzig seek about £129m and are willing to offer him an improved contract to retain him for another season.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Ibrahima Konate joins Real Madrid on four-year deal

    France centre-back Ibrahima Konate is leaving Liverpool on a free transfer and has agreed to join Real Madrid on a four-year contract until June 2030. The 27-year-old made 183 appearances for Liverpool and won the Premier League, FA Cup, and two League Cups before departing.

    19 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Real Madrid sign Konate from Liverpool on free transfer

    Real Madrid have signed France defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer from Liverpool on a deal until June 2030. The 27-year-old centre back, currently at the World Cup, becomes one of Jose Mourinho's first signings since returning to the club.

    19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Liverpool sign Munoz, bid £86m for Diomande

    Liverpool have signed Spain winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna for €40m (£34.5m) and offered RB Leipzig a package worth approximately 100m euros (£86m) for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, though Leipzig want more and prefer not to sell the 19-year-old during the transfer window.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. Konate joins Real Madrid on four-year free transfer deal

    France centre-back Ibrahima Konate is leaving Liverpool on a free transfer to join Real Madrid on a four-year contract until June 2030, after the two parties failed to agree on new contract terms over wages and value.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Netherlands defender Timber ruled out of World Cup with groin injury

    Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury and replaced by Lutsharel Geertruida. The Royal Dutch Football Association said Timber had not recovered sufficiently to take part in the tournament in a medically responsible manner.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Norway's World Cup 2026 tactical approach under Solbakken

    Manager Ståle Solbakken employs a pragmatic Northern European football philosophy focused on tight defence and aggressive attacking, typically using a flexible 4-3-3 formation designed to maximize the impact of key players like Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Liverpool appoint Iraola as head coach on two-year deal

    Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as head coach on a two-year contract following Arne Slot's departure. The former Bournemouth manager, 43, takes over after the Reds finished the Premier League season with 60 points and qualified for next season's Champions League.

    5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Konate in advanced talks to join Real Madrid as free agent

    France defender Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks with Real Madrid about joining on a free transfer after his Liverpool contract expires in June. The 27-year-old's contract extension with Liverpool fell apart over disagreements on wages and value.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Ibrahima Konate to leave Liverpool, regrets missing farewell

    France defender Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool this summer after contract extension talks broke down over wages and value; he expressed sadness at not being able to say goodbye to supporters in the club's final Premier League match. Konate made 183 appearances and won the Premier League, FA Cup, and two League Cups during his three-year spell.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 24 May

  1. Iraola departs Bournemouth after securing Europa League qualification

    Andoni Iraola has left Bournemouth after three years in charge, with the club finishing sixth in the Premier League to qualify for the Europa League. Iraola took over when Bournemouth were 15th in 2022-23 and elevated them to a club record 57 points, though they fell short of Champions League qualification.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. PSG, Manchester United chase Ghana's Prince Amoako Jnr

    Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are leading contenders to sign 19-year-old Ghanaian attacker Prince Amoako Jnr from FC Nordsjaelland, with a transfer fee estimated between €27 million and €32 million. Amoako Jnr has scored eight goals and five assists this season, attracting interest from multiple top European clubs including Arsenal, Dortmund, and Brighton.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 2 May

  1. Ghanaian winger Boakye-Yiadom draws interest from top European clubs

    Kingsford Boakye-Yiadom, a 21-year-old Ghanaian winger, has left Everton's academy and is being monitored by Manchester United, Brighton, Atlético Madrid, RB Leipzig, AS Monaco, Feyenoord and Genoa. The prospect, known for his pace and close control, made 16 appearances for Everton's youth side last season, scoring twice and providing one assist.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons ruled out with ACL injury

    Tottenham's Xavi Simons suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture during a match against Wolverhampton Wanderers and will miss the remainder of the season and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 23-year-old midfielder will undergo surgery and face a recovery period of six to nine months.

    28 April 2026 · Daily Guide

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