Report: Leipzig turn down €100m Liverpool offer for Diomande

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RB Leipzig have reportedly turned down a €100 million ($115 million) offer from Liverpool for their teen-aged forward Yan Diomande. Sky TV said that the Premier League giants Liverpool offered the Bundesliga club a fixed fee of €90 million plus €10 million in add-ons. Diomande came to Leipzig a year ago for €20 million from Spain's Leganes on a contract until 2030 which has no release clause. The 19-year-old Ivorian was an instant hit and caught the attention of several top clubs. Leipzig, who have qualified for the Champions League, want to keep the talent but there is speculation they may reconsider if offers reach €120 million. Diomande can raise his value at the World Cup where Ivory Coast won their opening match against Ecuador and face Germany on Saturday.