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Real Madrid nears Diomande transfer while Vinicius faces Arsenal interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:21 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Real Madrid nears Diomande transfer while Vinicius faces Arsenal interest

Summary

Real Madrid is close to finalizing a deal for Diomande from Leipzig, with reports valuing the transfer between 120-130 million euros. Meanwhile, Arsenal is preparing a historic salary offer for Vinicius, but Real Madrid manager Mourinho opposes a transfer. If Vinicius stays, Arsenal's alternative target is Barcola, priced at £145 million. In Barcelona, negotiations for Julián Álvarez are ongoing, while Raphinha has returned to training. Valencia continues to seek quality player reinforcements ahead of the new season.

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Key Details

•Real Madrid closing in on Diomande deal with Leipzig
•Vinicius could receive record salary offer from Arsenal
•Mourinho unwilling to let Vinicius leave for Arsenal
•Barcelona's Julián Álvarez talks still unresolved
•Raphinha back in training for Barcelona

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6:21 AMYahoo Sports — 🗞️ Diomande, Vinicius, Raphinha and Julián Álvarez on the front pages

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On a Monday turned yellow by Pogačar’s fifth Tour, the transfer market continues to dominate the front-page headlines. Real Madrid are closing the Diomande deal with Leipzig for 120-130 million,...
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