Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in a tussle with European giants for the signature of 19-year-old Yan Diomande, an emerging star from RB Leipzig. The young winger has also attracted interest from Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
Yan Diomande, an Ivory Coast international, is one of the most sought-after talents in world football today. His impressive performance in his first season with Leipzig has caught the attention of top clubs across Europe. He has contributed seven goals and four assists in just 16 appearances since joining from Leganes.
However, RB Leipzig is not keen on letting go of their rising star mid-season. Furthermore, Diomande's participation in the Africa Cup of Nations matches adds another layer of complexity to any potential winter move.
Price tag debate
RB Leipzig has reportedly set a €100m (£87.2m) price tag on Diomande - a figure that interested parties believe to be inflated for grandstanding purposes. They speculate that a deal could be negotiated down to around €60m (£52.3m). However, it seems more likely that any serious moves will take place during the summer transfer window when timing may be more opportune.
Manchester United remains on the lookout for a wide attacker after missing out on Antoine Semenyo earlier this year. Although securing a winger isn't as high priority as revamping their central midfield, it remains part of their strategic plan for 2026.
Tottenham Hotspur is also keen to sign up a left-winger and have shown interest in Manchester City's Savinho alongside Diomande. Despite being prepared to pay around £70m last summer, Spurs' move was blocked by Man City CEO, Ferran Soriano.
Liverpool's interest
Liverpool has also been linked with Diomande. Some reports suggest that the club recently held a meeting with the player's representatives. However, talkSPORT has confirmed that there has been no recent contact from the Reds.
Yan Diomande is undoubtedly a hot property in world football right now. His future remains uncertain as top clubs across Europe continue to express interest in securing his services. The summer transfer window could prove pivotal for this young star and his career trajectory.
