25 Jun 2026 09:26:42
Lot of talk that our 2nd bid for Diomande has been rejected, can anyone confirm this?
25 Jun 2026 09:50:39
Why believe these 'talks'? Just read what Robbo, Carra, Fields have posted. That's all the info you need. Ignore all the other garbage churned out each and every hour.
25 Jun 2026 09:59:39
Have a funny feeling. If this is to be true, it's just a case of RB Leipzig looking to appear to be strong and wanting to keep their asset, but they know he is leaving, feel we get news, and positive news at that, tomorrow after Ivory Coast play tonight, and go through to the knockout stages of the WC.
As Shanklys Ghost said above, choosing to listen to Carra, Robbo, Fields etc about it being done and just small details and the right time to announce it.
25 Jun 2026 10:47:03
Sounds like a rinse and repeat of the Newcastle and Isak stance last year... the danger of it dragging is a repeat of his fitness etc., although he's playing in the WC so less of a concern, but I guess it could just be because he's at the World Cup too and Leipzig are hoping he throws in a couple of superstar performances so they can demand more money.
All in all, it sounds like he wants the move and we are happy to pay decent money, so hopefully it gets done, although be nice to get it wrapped up soon as we have other business needs doing too.
25 Jun 2026 10:49:22
My two cents worth is, thanks to this site, what happens and what is portrayed in the media are two very different things.
The Fabrizio's and Sky's of the world imply that a bid goes in and then we are waiting at the other end like a drunken teenager waiting for their crush. People then get a rejection and wait three - four days before responding. Process repeats until agreed or someone gives up.
These things are about dialogue and what gets out is probably 2-3 days behind. Depending on sources etc. The whole 'bid' narrative is just an easy way to digest it and sell stories.
The posters on here, Carra and Fields, have said it was done, barring the structure of the deal and payments. This news is probably just that information getting out into the mainstream.
25 Jun 2026 10:55:46
One site saying that Marcel Shafer (Leipzig's Sporting Director) promised Klopp that they'd keep Diomande for another season.
No idea if true.
25 Jun 2026 11:26:11
I think. As Diomande is currently one of the bigger transfer rumours, then the press will milk this for all it's worth, so be prepared for lots of conflicting reports, which ensures they get their clicks.
25 Jun 2026 11:44:06
Spot on McGoverb, in this kind of situation, no development is just as much an opportunity to sell a story for the journos.
25 Jun 2026 11:55:50
Ed002 used to say he will not provide blow by blow updates.
Transfers take time, I would just wait for what the known ITKs say since they are good at updating us when things are happening.
25 Jun 2026 13:29:38
Spot on, Chicken. Pretty sure that one of Carra, Robbo or Fields said as much, and that RB needed to appear like they had done all they could to keep him, but in truth pretty much everything was all but agreed, just timings now.
25 Jun 2026 13:36:27
Going to be difficult to get this deal over the line before Liverpool's self-imposed Sunday deadline. ?
25 Jun 2026 14:22:59
I said at the start of the World Cup, that Leipzig will not do a deal till the Ivory Coast are eliminated. Like I said, FSG won't sack Slott till the review of the season was done.
25 Jun 2026 14:23:15
Fully agree, @Chicken.
25 Jun 2026 14:54:41
I wonder what the contingency is if Diomande (sensibly) stays at RBL for one more season?
Personally, I am unconvinced that Barcola would adapt well to the rigours of the Prem.
I would not be against Andoni getting most of what he needs whilst assessing what he already has before spending 120m on 1 player.
My sense is that he will bring through a couple of young players unexpectedly.
25 Jun 2026 18:06:35
Comedy gold, can you tell me my future next?