Real Madrid eye RB Leipzig star as Michael Olise alternative | OneFootball

There is no doubt that the French forward Michael Olise could be the perfect signing for Real Madrid this summer. The Merengues already have two superstars playing in their attacking line, i.e., Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe, and the arrival of Olise would make the forward line one of the most fearsome in Europe, at least on paper.

However, it is very unlikely that Los Blancos will get the Frenchman this summer. This is mainly because his club, Bayern Munich, have no plans to part with him, and will do everything to ensure he stays in their ranks.

In such a context, Real Madrid have apparently set their sights on another intruiging target. SPORT cites the German outlet Bild to claim that the Merengues are seeing Yan Diomande as an alternative to Olise, and are willing to pay €100 million for his signing.

The 19-year-old Ivorian player has attracted the interest of several big clubs across Europe after having impressed in his first season in Bundesliga, during which he scored 13 goals and provided 9 assists across 36 appearances. He also impressed with Ivory Coast during the World Cup 2026.

Premier League sides like Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City are all ready to pay a similar amount for him, but for the moment, it is the Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain that are leading the race for his signature. The Parisians have already reached an agreement with the player, but still need to negotiate with RB Leipzig, who are unwilling to let the player leave for less than €120 million. A €100 million offer from Liverpool was rejected by the German side immediately.

Yan Diomande has already played in La Liga, with Leganes, and made his debut against Real Madrid on March 29, 2025. For now, he is still on vacation after the World Cup, and Real Madrid, along with a host of other clubs, remain attentive to how his potential transfer to PSG unfolds.