Yan Diomande nears transfer to Real Madrid amid Liverpool interest

Yan Diomande is close to finalizing a transfer to Real Madrid this week, according to Sky Sports Germany's Florian Plettenberg. The Ivorian winger had previously attracted interest from Liverpool and PSG but appears set to join the Spanish club after recent negotiations. Liverpool, following a drop in form this past season, has shifted focus to other transfer targets, namely Bradley Barcola and Krepin Diatta, emphasizing the need to strengthen their squad despite the disappointment over losing Diomande.

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