Yan Diomande could be available for cut-price fee | OneFootball

Midfield reinforcements remain Manchester United’s priority when the summer transfer window opens, but they are also likely to address the lack of quality out wide.

Amad has excelled on the right, but there is no standout candidate on the opposite flank. INEOS need to address that ahead of next season.

The co-owners, who value Premier League experience highly, were pushing the hardest for Iliman Ndiaye of Everton, but the Toffees do not want to sell at any cost.

AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic, a Champions League winner with Chelsea, is also on the list, but a move will only be possible if the Rossoneri miss out on Champions League qualification. That does not look likely at this stage.

Yan Diomande on fire

This is why the Red Devils have had to broaden their search, which has taken them to the Bundesliga, where Yan Diomande has been on fire in his debut campaign.

The Ivorian has scored nine goals and provided six assists already this season, with a goal involvement almost every 113 minutes—a remarkable record for a 19-year-old.

Naturally, this kind of form has attracted plenty of interest in his services with Liverpool leading the race and United close behind.

RB Leipzig do not want to lose the Ivory Coast international, who has a contract until 2030, on the cheap and have therefore slapped a €100 million (£87 million) price tag on the “outstanding” attacker’s head to ward off suitors.

Price reduction on the cards

United will have no problem in matching that valuation, but with multiple areas of the squad needing backup, they could do with a more cost-saving operation.

According to Talksport, that opportunity could present itself if Leipzig fail to qualify for the Champions League next season.

“Manchester United and Chelsea have both been keeping tabs on Yan Diomande and Liverpool scouts were present as he scored during last weekend’s 2-2 draw at home to Wolfsburg.

“The 19-year-old, a potential replacement for Saudi Arabia target Mo Salah, is also wanted by Bayern Munich and Leipzig have put a price tag of more than £80 million on his head.

Yan Diomande would transform United’s attack

“That valuation could come down if Leipzig, currently fifth in the table, miss out on Champions League football next season.”

They are currently fifth in the Bundesliga table, one place and two points behind VfB Stuttgart in fourth. Any misstep between now and the end of the season could result in Yan Diomande potentially leaving for a cut-price fee.

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