Bundesliga club RB Leipzig’s asking price of £80 million will price Tottenham Hotspur out of the race to sign 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande this summer.
According to a report by Football Insider, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Yan Diomande. However, RB Leipzig’s asking price of £80 million has put off the latter, and they may not be in contention to secure the Ivorian winger’s services in the summer transfer window.
Who is Yan Diomande?
Yan Diomande has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the Bundesliga since joining RB Leipzig from CD Leganes this past summer. Born in Abidjan, the Ivorian winger spent most of his formative years thus far in the USA before moving to Spain. However, the 19-year-old’s stint with Leganes ended after only six months, and he has hit the ground running for RB Leipzig.
The Ivory Coast international has been one of the most productive attackers for the Bundesliga club this term, scoring eight goals and providing six assists in 21 outings in all competitions thus far. Meanwhile, Diomande’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham.
A man in demand
Manchester United will dip into the market for a versatile wide attacker this summer. They initially wanted to sign one player in the winter transfer window, as Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo were unavailable due to their participation at the Africa Cup of Nations. However, Manchester United can do with more quality in the final third after shifting to the 4-2-3-1 formation. So, Diomande has emerged as a long-term target.
Meanwhile, Yan Diomande has been on Liverpool’s wishlist for several weeks. The continued interest is understandable, as the Reds are scouring the market for a versatile wide attacker amid uncertainties surrounding Mohamed Salah’s long-term future. Additionally, Luis Diaz’s departure has affected Liverpool’s output in the final third. So, Diomande is an option worth considering, as he can be a long-term like-for-like replacement for the Colombian international.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, the Lilywhites are still searching for a long-term heir to Son Heung-min’s position despite parting ways with the veteran South Korean attacker several months ago. Additionally, they sold Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace last month. So, Diomande is a viable target for Tottenham.
However, the latest report has revealed that RB Leipzig’s asking price of £80 million has thwarted Tottenham, and the North London club may not be in contention to sign the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool and Manchester United are ready to pay £80 million to land the youngster in the summer transfer window.
