Manchester United is said to be in advanced negotiations to acquire RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande for €90 million, seeking a long-term agreement.
Manchester United have signaled their aims in the transfer market, intensifying efforts to acquire RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as discussions between the two teams accelerate.
Reports from Africa Foot indicate that United have put forward a €90 million offer for the well-regarded Ivory Coast international. Meetings have occurred, and Leipzig has allowed United to begin talks with Diomande’s agents.
At just 19 years old, Diomande has been under the watchful eye of multiple European giants, such as Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City for weeks. Nonetheless, insiders indicate that United presently possess a significant lead in the pursuit of his endorsement.
The suggested agreement emphasizes United’s long-term goals instead of a quick solution. Diomande is regarded as a player with exceptional potential, likely to evolve into a key element of the club’s upcoming offensive lineup.
What Contract Are Manchester United Offering Yan Diomande?
It’s thought that United are proposing a five-year deal with a possibility for an additional year, offering salaries around €3.5 million annually.
Final talks are anticipated to move forward after Diomande fulfills his Africa Cup of Nations obligations with Ivory Coast. The winger has accumulated seven caps for the senior national team, netting two goals, and is seen as one of the most thrilling attacking talents to come out of the Bundesliga in recent years
Leipzig, however, faces no urgent need to offload players. Diomande’s contract runs until June 2030. Still, Leipzig’s choice to permit United to initiate discussions indicates they are at least open to considering a record-setting sale.
The decision also indicates a change in United’s recruitment strategy after Ruben Amorim left, as his connection with the club’s leadership — mainly director of football Jason Wilcox — had become tense regarding transfer priorities.
United had earlier considered a January transfer for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, indicating their intention to bolster their options in wide attacking positions.
Diomande is having an impressive Bundesliga season, tallying six goals and three assists in 14 league matches, prompting United to seem prepared to “spill a fortune” to acquire a player who aligns with their revitalized focus on youth, athleticism, and future potential.