Yan Diomande: Man United handed boost in pursuit of Leipzig ace
Yan Diomande: Man United handed boost in pursuit of Leipzig ace Manchester United may have been handed a lifeline in their pursuit of RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande. The Red Devils are in the market for a fast and skilful attacker this summer. Midfield reinforcements remain INEOS’ priority this year, as Casemiro will leave as a free agent at the end of this season.
However, the English giants also lack a natural winger in the squad following the departures of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony last summer. United signed Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo to upgrade their attack, while Benjamin Sesko was also brought in to address the No. 9 position.
However, the Red Devils lack natural width in the squad at the moment and they could be tempted to address the issue this summer. Recent reports relayed by The Peoples Person have stated that the Premier League giants have identified Diomande among the options for the job. Bundesliga’s rising star Diomande’s recent exploits with Leipzig have earned him admirers at clubs across the continent.
The red-hot Ivorian winger is good with both feet and blessed with blistering pace, a combination that has endeared him to the Old Trafford hierarchy. The 19 year old also fits the youth-centric transfer policy recently implemented at United by INEOS. This season, Diomande has registered 11 goals and eight assists in 30 appearances across all competitions for the Bundesliga club, 25 of which have been starts.
Yan Diomande Stats : 2025/2026 Source: Transfermarkt . Leipzig are aware of the rising interest in their prized asset’s signature and are keen to keep him at the club for now. A recent report suggested that the German side are already working to tie him down to an extension, but will not include any release clause in the deal.