Yan Diomande transfer news: Man Utd interested in
RB Leipzig forward but face competition from Bayern Munich and PSG
Manchester United appear to have missed out on Antoine Semenyo to Man City and could accelerate their interest in RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande in the January transfer window if other clubs start moving for him, with Bayern Munich and PSG potential rivals
Manchester United are one of the clubs monitoring RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.
United are not certain to pursue another winger after appearing to miss out on Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City.
Speaking to Marcel Schafer alongside a number of other reporters in September, the RB Leipzig managing director for sport held up Diomande as an example of a “young jewel” identified as part of the club’s rebuild this season following such a disappointing season.
After eight consecutive European campaigns, Leipzig missed out on continental competition for the first time since their ascension to the German top flight and the signing of Diomande from Spanish side Leganes reflected the need for a refresh.
“He definitely fits in the profile we are looking for,” Schafer explained. “Young, hungry and high potential. Even though he was just six months in Spain, he had really some impressive appearances in LaLiga and we looked for these kind of players.”
He added: “We look for players who have a physical ability and we look for players who can handle one on one, who can create chances and who are able to finish some actions. Diomande has certainly demonstrated that in his debut Bundesliga season.”
