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Real Madrid has included Bradley Barcola, a 23-year-old French winger, in their transfer policy if they fail to secure the signing of Yan Diomande. The player is unwilling to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, and Liverpool is also monitoring the situation.
The priority for Real Madrid continues to be Diomande, a 19-year-old winger from RB Leipzig. The financial difficulties of this operation force Real Madrid to consider other options before advancing to the decisive phase of the market.
Real Madrid Keeps Yan Diomande as the Top Choice
Real Madrid has verbally agreed with Yan Diomande on personal contract terms. The next step is to reach an agreement with RB Leipzig, who holds the player's future and rejected an initial offer of €100 million. The German club is expecting a higher offer, with negotiations ranging between €115 and €120 million.
Diomande ended the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season with 12 goals and 8 assists in 2,476 minutes. His performance has attracted interest not only from RB Leipzig but also from other European clubs.
Paris Saint-Germain has also shown interest in the Ivorian international. This competition adds pressure on Real Madrid, forcing them to decide whether to increase their offer or focus on another available winger in this market.
Bradley Barcola Refuses to Renew with Paris Saint-Germain
Bradley Barcola is under contract with Paris Saint-Germain until June 30, 2028, but he has chosen not to accept the proposal to extend his contract at this time. PSG values him at €170 million, which exceeds the potential cost of Diomande, making negotiations complex.
Barcola has scored 39 goals and provided 37 assists in 152 matches with Paris Saint-Germain. While he primarily plays on the left wing, he is versatile across the attacking frontline, competing for minutes with Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Liverpool is among the teams interested in the French player and could make a move if PSG agrees to negotiate. Liverpool's interest intensifies the competition and reduces Real Madrid's room to wait until the final weeks of the market.
Real Madrid's main operation still hinges on RB Leipzig's response. If an agreement is not reached for Yan Diomande, Real Madrid will have to choose between proposing a deal for Barcola or finding an alternative with lower costs. Barcola's refusal to renew opens up possibilities, but PSG's valuation poses an initial obstacle in any negotiation.
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