Diomande 'calls in sick' as Real Madrid transfer stalls

RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande skipped a friendly after the club ignored Real Madrid's latest offer.

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What happened. Yan Diomande called in sick at RB Leipzig after the club failed to respond to Real Madrid's latest transfer offer, and he missed the pre-season friendly against Verl.

• Diomande's involvement in Leipzig's Austria training camp is in doubt.
• Real Madrid were surprised by Leipzig's lack of response.
• Liverpool's chances of signing Diomande are almost over, but not completely.

Diomande hopes an agreement is reached soon, with Real Madrid eager to secure the winger.

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