Diomande's Real Madrid move stalls as Leipzig refuse to answer

Real Madrid's move for Yan Diomande has hit a sudden roadblock. RB Leipzig have not responded to the Spanish club's latest offer, and broadcaster Sport Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg says the silence has left Madrid genuinely surprised. The transfer picture has become messy, with José Mourinho's team also on track to hijack PSG's pursuit of the 19-year-old winger. Leipzig, for their part, are holding out for €120 million plus bonuses to let Diomande move to Los Blancos. Plettenberg reported on Friday that negotiations had largely stalled over the past day and claimed Diomande has mentally moved on from Leipzig. The Germany-based journalist says the winger wants Real Madrid and hopes the clubs can agree soon, but he warns no progress has been made. 'Crucial weekend ahead,' he concluded. Diomande was absent from Leipzig's squad for the friendly against SC Verl on Saturday. The club said illness ruled him out, but Plettenberg believes the real reason is to protect the transfer. Either way, there is still no breakthrough. insider, who has been at odds with Plettenberg over the story, remains convinced the deal is done. In his latest update, Romano said everything has been agreed verbally with Real Madrid for almost a week and that only Leipzig's green light is missing for Diomande to travel for medical tests. He added that Real Madrid are staying patient while the formal steps are completed. Behind the scenes, there is also confusion over Diomande's representation. After the winter window, the player appeared to join Jay-Z's Roc Nation, but Maxidel Management, the agency set up by former Leeds forward Max Gradel, insists it still has a valid contract with Diomande. Maxidel has threatened legal action, claiming any agreement with another agency would violate its rights. Real Madrid may still get their man, but even after the fee is settled, this transfer could end up in court.