RB Leipzig Set Price for Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal Transfer Target Yan Diomande

RB Leipzig have set a price tag of around £80 million (€92m) for their star 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande, amid strong interest from Premier League giants Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal. The Ivory Coast international, who has dazzled in his debut Bundesliga season with 9 goals and 4-6 assists in 21 appearances, is contracted until 2030 but could be available this summer at a potentially reduced fee[1][3][4][5].

According to talkSPORT, the valuation—lower than earlier reports of €90-100 million (£86.6-87m) from insider Christian Falk—could drop further if Leipzig, currently fifth in the Bundesliga and at risk of missing Champions League qualification, fail to secure a top-four finish. They trail fourth-placed VfB Stuttgart by two points, making their European fate precarious[1][4][6][7].

Diomande's explosive form, including a goal involvement every 113 minutes, 3.5 dribbles per game, and ranking as the fourth-highest rated player in the Bundesliga behind stars like Harry Kane, has scouts flocking. Liverpool view him as a potential successor to the aging Mohamed Salah, whose form has dipped; Manchester United see him transforming their attack amid inconsistencies from Matheus Cunha, and potential exits of Marcus Rashford and Antony; Chelsea, known for youth development, consider him an upgrade over Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens[1][4][5].

Bayern Munich are also interested, but Premier League clubs lead the race. Diomande, who once turned down Chelsea for first-team opportunities at Leipzig, has risen from US high school soccer to Bundesliga sensation. While Leipzig are reluctant to sell cheaply, a Champions League miss could make £80m a bargain for the "terrifying" talent[1][3][4][5][6].

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