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Manchester United have tabled an offer for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as multiple Premier League clubs compete for the 19-year-old Ivorian attacker, though Leipzig demand €100 million and prefer a summer sale over January negotiations.
Manchester United Table Offer as Premier League Rivals Chase €100m Leipzig Winger
RB Leipzig have rejected initial approaches for Yan Diomande this January, setting their valuation at €100 million for the Ivorian winger despite Manchester United submitting an offer. The German club maintain that bids between €60-70 million will not be sufficient to secure the 19-year-old’s signature, with four and a half years remaining on his current contract providing Leipzig significant leverage in negotiations.
Sources have confirmed that Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, PSG and Barcelona are all closely monitoring Diomande’s situation. Leipzig’s stance points toward summer negotiations rather than January business, with the club expected to keep rejections flowing until bids approach their €100 million valuation later in the year.
Manchester United have progressed furthest in discussions, with reports suggesting talks over a five-plus-one-year contract worth approximately €3.5 million per season. Leipzig have permitted these conversations despite their firm position against a January departure, indicating they may be willing to negotiate terms ahead of a potential summer transfer window move.
The competition for Diomande’s signature reflects his impressive performances this season, with the winger contributing 11 goals and assists for Leipzig across all competitions. Manchester United have already invested substantially in Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, raising questions about whether they will meet Leipzig’s asking price for another wide player who would likely require tactical adjustments to accommodate.
Liverpool’s interest stems from their need for a direct dribbler who can create opportunities from wide positions, particularly following Luis Diaz’s departure, while Tottenham seek a specialist winger after Xavi Simons has struggled to perform effectively in that role rather than his preferred central position.
