Sky Sport: Man Utd given three-choice conundrum as ‘unstoppable’ star’s price soars above £87m
Sky Sport: Man Utd given three-choice conundrum as ‘unstoppable’ star’s price soars above £87m RB Leipzig are determined to keep Manchester United target Yan Diomande at the club beyond the current campaign, thus deciding to raise their asking price. The German club bought the 19-year-old from Leganes last summer for just €20 million, and it turned out to be a shrewd piece of business. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE!
ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The Ivorian winger has been virtually ‘unstoppable’ in his first season in the Bundesliga, contributing with 13 goals and eight assists in all competitions. RB Leipzig build a wall around Yan Diomande Diomande’s exploits this term have placed him on Man Utd’s shortlist , along with other top European clubs. With United seeking a new right-footed left-winger, the teenager has been identified as the ideal fit for the role thanks to his incredible pace, deft dribbling skills, and natural goal-scoring ability.
Nevertheless, Leipzig have recently renewed Diomande’s contract until June 2030, thus increasing their leverage on the player’s future. While the contract extension didn’t necessarily ward off Man Utd and the other suitors, Leipzig’s asking price could do the trick. As reported by Sky Sport De journalists Philipp Hinze and Florian Plettenberg , the Bundesliga side won’t consider any offers below €100 million (£87m), as they now intend to keep the Ivorian international at least until 2027, since they’re no longer under the pressure to sell their most prized assets.
“RB Leipzig are now demanding more than €100m for Yan Diomande,” posted Hinze on his X account. “Since qualification for the Champions League is very realistic, Leipzig no longer have financial pressure to sell. Diomande’s value is rising.
The €20m transfer fee paid to Leganés last summer has, in the club’s view, more than quintupled in value. “Meanwhile, Leipzig are planning a contract adjustment, including a salary increase, to keep Diomande until 2027. Leipzig are fighting to retain the Ivorian for another season.