{"id":17843,"date":"2026-07-16T06:12:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=17843"},"modified":"2026-07-16T06:12:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:12:53","slug":"chelsea-prepare-bid-for-yan-diomande-with-rb-leipzig-ready-to-sell-on-one-condition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=17843","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea prepare bid for Yan Diomande with RB Leipzig ready to sell on one condition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-377384\">\n<div class=\"article-follow\">\n<div class=\"article-sharing google-follow\">  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grv-media\/img\/google-discover.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> <span>Add as preferred source on Google<\/span>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Chelsea are readying a bid for Ivory Coast\u2019s World Cup star Yan Diomande, The Chelsea Chronicle has been told.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RB Leipzig are determined to keep hold of Diomande this summer, but the Blues could test the waters with a huge offer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVMultiVideo\"\/>\n<p>While Leipzig\u2019s preference is not to sell the winger, a deal is still not being completely ruled out.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"a7ff3fe3-a05c-423f-9e8c-99ae14865441\" data-story-name=\"Chelsea Transfers\" data-comment-id=\"e738ce3e-2450-41c0-8e18-7f17173fa7cb\" data-story-slug=\"chelsea-transfers\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-content\">\n<h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">SCENARIO: Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Yan Diomande but must sell one of their current wingers first\u2026<\/h3>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">Who are you sacrificing? \ud83d\udc4b<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<p>Chelsea\u2019s list of wingers:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"inline-links multi\">\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><use href=\"#list-arrow-svg\"\/><\/svg>Pedro Neto<\/li>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><use href=\"#list-arrow-svg\"\/><\/svg>Estevao Willian<\/li>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><use href=\"#list-arrow-svg\"\/><\/svg>Alejandro Garnacho<\/li>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><use href=\"#list-arrow-svg\"\/><\/svg>Jamie Gittens<\/li>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><use href=\"#list-arrow-svg\"\/><\/svg>Geovany Quenda (joining in summer of 2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"799\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261836619-1024x799.jpg\" alt=\"Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig gestures during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg\" class=\"wp-image-352569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261836619-1024x799.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261836619-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261836619-768x599.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261836619-1536x1198.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261836619-1140x889.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261836619-750x585.jpg 750w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"LEIPZIG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig gestures during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg at Red Bull Arena on February 15, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel\/Getty Images)\">Photo by Boris Streubel\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chelsea-could-sign-yan-diomande-before-sending-him-back-to-rb-leipzig-on-loan\">Chelsea could sign Yan Diomande before sending him back to RB Leipzig on loan<\/h2>\n<p>Diomande impressed Joe Cole at the World Cup, and the former Chelsea attacker could get a chance to see him play at Stamford Bridge next season despite Leipzig\u2019s current stance.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer insider Ekrem Konur has told <strong>The Chelsea Chronicle<\/strong> that the German club may be willing to sell Diomande if he is loaned straight back to them as Chelsea prepare a \u20ac100m (\u00a384.7m) bid for his signature.<\/p>\n<p>On Chelsea\u2019s interest in Diomande, Konur said: \u201cChelsea have placed Yan Diomande on their radar as they look to strengthen their attacking options in the summer transfer window. While they are reluctant to meet RB Leipzig\u2019s valuation of over \u20ac120 million (\u00a3101.6m), sources indicate Chelsea are preparing to test the waters with a \u20ac100 million bid. The London club also aim to secure the player on a five-year contract with personal terms agreed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDiomande is understood to have made general commitments to several clubs, and speculation regarding his departure grew during the World Cup. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn the other side, RB Leipzig have taken an internal decision not to sell Diomande this summer. The only exception being discussed is the possibility of the winger returning to Leipzig on loan for another year if a deal is struck. Furthermore, the German club is actively working on extending his contract (which currently runs until 2030) with a significant salary increase.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDiomande\u2019s future remains one of the most closely watched stories of the transfer window. Chelsea\u2019s financial stance, Leipzig\u2019s determination and the player\u2019s own ambitions will ultimately shape how this saga unfolds.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-getty-images-media\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2275969419-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sport-Club Freiburg v RB Leipzig - Bundesliga\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2275969419-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2275969419-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2275969419-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2275969419-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2275969419-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2275969419-750x500.jpg 750w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - MAY 16: Yan Diomande of RB Leipin action againstlpz during the Bundesliga match between SC Freiburg and RB Leipzig at Europa-Park Stadion on May 16, 2026 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. (Photo by Sathire Kelpa\/Eurasia Sport Images\/Getty Images)\">Photo by Sathire Kelpa\/Eurasia Sports Images\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If the Club World Cup holders do submit an official proposal for Diomande, they could face competition from Premier League rivals Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool are also keen on Diomande as they prepare for life after Mohamed Salah following his decision to leave the club.<\/p>\n<p>The 19-year-old is capable of playing on both wings so could replace Salah at Anfield.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-yan-diomande-s-world-cup-stats\">Yan Diomande\u2019s World Cup stats<\/h2>\n<p>Despite failing to score a goal at the World Cup, it was easy to see why there is so much hype surrounding Diomande.<\/p>\n<p>One-v-one, the Ivorian was devastating. After playing four games at the tournament, he had an average of 2.5 dribbles completed, according to WhoScored.<\/p>\n<p>Diomande also made 2.8 key passes per match and managed to register one assist. From what the Leipzig star showed at the World Cup, he has the potential to become one of the most dangerous wide men in European football.<\/p>\n<p>With Alejandro Garnacho set to depart, Chelsea are very likely to sign a new attacker this summer. 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