Real Madrid's pursuit of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has hit an early snag, with the Bundesliga club rejecting an offer worth £85.4m, according to Sky Germany.
The 19-year-old Ivorian has emerged as one of European football's most sought-after young talents, with Liverpool also reportedly monitoring his situation. Diomande only made his move to Leipzig relatively recently, but his performances have already caught the eye of some of the continent's biggest clubs.
Leipzig's rejection of such a substantial bid suggests they value Diomande far above the £85m mark, or simply have no intention of selling this window. For Real Madrid, who have been active in reshaping their squad, missing out on the winger would be a blow, though the size of the opening offer indicates they're serious about getting a deal done eventually.
With Liverpool also said to be keen, Diomande's future could become one of the more intriguing subplots of the coming transfer window, should Leipzig's stance soften. For now, though, the teenager remains a Leipzig player.