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Man United Track RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande as £87m Alternative After Semenyo Miss

Leipzig's £87m valuation makes a January exit unlikely.

Overview

  • talkSPORT reports, relayed by CaughtOffside and EPL Index, say Manchester United are monitoring the 19-year-old as an option after Antoine Semenyo chose Manchester City.
  • United would consider a move in the summer rather than January, according to the talkSPORT reporting cited in both outlets.
  • RB Leipzig have set a price near £87 million for the winger and are described as preferring to keep him for at least another season.
  • Tottenham have scouted Diomande and hold interest, with CaughtOffside noting competition from Europe’s elite clubs.
  • The Ivory Coast-born attacker has impressed in the Bundesliga after playing semi-professional football in the United States in 2024, drawing praise for pace, dribbling and end product.