United’s Yan Diomande hopes under threat after big Liverpool and PSG update | OneFootball

Manchester United are reportedly at serious risk of missing out on RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande after a major development involving Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain.

United want Diomande

While United are prioritising midfield reinforcements ahead of the summer transfer window, the club could also look to bolster their ranks in the attacking department.

Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho are expected to permanently leave the club at the end of the season, leaving the club severely short of options in the left-wing position. With United set to seal a return to the Champions League, they will almost certainly need to address this area of the pitch to ensure there’s quality depth.

In addition to Diomande, the Red Devils also continue to be linked to the likes of Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) and Mateus Mane (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Diomande has lit up the Bundesliga this term, having joined Leipzig last summer from Spanish side CD Leganés. Leipzig forked out around €20m to secure his services.

The Ivorian has notched an impressive 12 goals and contributed an additional six assists in 29 top-flight appearances. The lightning-quick winger has notched a top speed of 36.3km/h this season.

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United are not the only team monitoring Diomande. He has also been mentioned to be on Liverpool’s radar. A report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that Leipzig are keen on handing the player a new and improved contract, which will not have a release clause. In doing so, Leipzig can demand whatever sum they want to sanction his sale.

Now, Florian Plettenberg has issued a major update on Diomande’s future.

Diomande transfer update

According to Plettenberg, Liverpool have designated Diomande their top transfer target to replace Mohamed Salah. The Merseyside club are ramping up their pursuit of the 19-year-old.

Liverpool have opened talks with his representatives, which PSG have also done as they aim to steal a march on other suitors.

Plettenberg wrote on X, “EXCL | Yan #Diomande is now Liverpool’s top target to replace Mo Salah, with the move approved by all #LFC decision-makers.”

“Concrete talks are ongoing with his new representatives at Roc Nation Sports, although no agreement has been reached yet and the clubs have not entered negotiations.”

“RB Leipzig are keen to adjust his salary and extend his contract. PSG, led by Luis Campos, are also in the race and have already held a meeting with his agents.”

This development will send alarm bells ringing at United and it remains to be seen whether it jolts the club into action to ensure they’re not beaten to his signature.

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