Romano: Summer transfer ‘battle’ now anticipated for attacking sensation who Man Utd want and ‘can afford’

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Yan Diomande looks set to be one of the most sought-after stars of the summer transfer window amid a sensational breakout campaign with RB Leipzig.

The forward joined Leipzig in July 2025 in a £17.4 million deal from Leganes after his release clause was triggered.

To say he has taken the Bundesliga by storm is an understatement. Diomande, who’s just 19 years old, has returned a hugely impressive eight goals and five assists in 21 league appearances thus far, with his latest contribution coming in yesterday’s 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg.  

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Diomande is garnering a lengthy list of suitors

Yan Diomande controls the ball while in action for RB Leipzig.
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Already a nine-capped international for the Ivory Coast, where he plays alongside Manchester United’s Amad Diallo, Diomande also notched a goal and added five caps to his name when called up for the African Cup of Nations.

Recent reports have verified that the Red Devils are well amongst the mix of suitors sizing up a move for the starlet and monitoring his form this campaign.

German football expert Christian Falk revealed on Friday that United are not only interested in Diomande, but they ‘can afford’ whatever his price tag will be; it’s expected Leipzig will demand around £87m if they’re made to part ways with him this year.

How could United facilitate a deal for Diomande?

MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 11: Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig and Konrad Laimer of FC Bayern München compete for the ball during the DFB Cup Quarter Final match between FC Bayern München and RB Leipzig at Allianz Arena on February 11, 2026 in Munich, Germany.
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The Reds’ potential pursuit would come in a window in which they’d be sanctioning the sales of two forwards in the form of Marcus Rashford to Barcelona (£26m) and Rasmus Hojlund to Napoli (£38m) when their respective loans come to an end.

Jadon Sancho will also be departing Old Trafford following a lacklustre five years when his contract expires in June, meaning attacking reinforcements will be necessary – especially if the club have Champions League football to account for next term.

On Sunday, Fabrizio Romano provided an update on Diomande’s situation, saying that Bayern Munich and Premier League sides will form a ‘battle’ for the teenager’s signature in the summer.

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