PSG to meddle with Real Madrid move for Man City superstar after losing Yan Diomande battle

PSG to meddle with Real Madrid move for Man City superstar after losing Yan Diomande battle Real Madrid have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig to sign Yan Diomande, making him the fifth signing of their summer transfer window. PSG had been the frontrunners to sign the 19-year-old for much of the summer before Los Blancos swooped in at the last minute to be decisive and close the deal. The French club also released an official statement revealing that the price tag and the financial demands of the player’s camp were unrealistic and would have broken their structure. Now, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano , PSG are pushing hard to sign Manchester City star Rodri. PSG are unhappy about Madrid taking control of the Diomande operation and are now making calls for the Spaniard in an attempt to get one back. Real Madrid want to sign Rodri. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) PSG contacting Rodri’s camp or Manchester City would not automatically place them ahead in the race. It could, however, increase competition, strengthen City’s negotiating position and potentially force Madrid to move faster. Madrid have already contacted Rodri’s representatives Real Madrid have reportedly held discussions with the midfielder’s agents, although final approval from president Florentino Perez would still be required before formal negotiations with Manchester City could begin. Rodri would address an obvious sporting need. His positioning, control under pressure and ability to dictate matches would give Madrid the midfield organiser they have lacked in certain major games. PSG to meddle with Real Madrid’s Rodri pursuit. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) The club should not allow PSG’s manoeuvring to dictate their strategy, though. At 30, Rodri would represent a major financial commitment, and Madrid must decide based on sporting value. The Diomande development shows Madrid can still win major transfer battles when a player clearly prioritises the club. Rodri’s situation will require the same clarity and patience. It also shows that when Madrid comes calling, more often than not, players tend to choose them and Diomande is the latest in a long list who proves that. PSG may want a small measure of revenge over Los Blancos , but, ultimately, it is the player’s wish that will matter, and it remains to be seen how this Rodri situation plays out.