Manchester City are determined to beat Barcelona in the race for RB Leipzig’s exciting winger Yan Diomande, rated at €100 million.
According to Fichajes, Manchester City are prepared to explore a move for Yan Diomande, and are determined to beat Barcelona in the race. The attacker is attracting plenty of interest in the market since his summer move to RB Leipzig, with the Ivorian winger rated at a reported €100 million by the German giants.
RB Leipzig took their chances with an unpolished diamond back in the summer when they invested in the signing of Yan Diomande. The attacker has shone through the ranks at the German giants, who are coming back stronger after a disappointing campaign the last time out.
Diomande has seven goals and four assists across 16 games across all competitions, which has gained the attention of some of the big clubs. Barcelona are seemingly interested in the winger, with RB Leipzig now viewing this interest as a big financial opportunity with the winger.
Leipzig reportedly wants at least €100 million given the potential for the present and future of the Ivorian winger, who has also been called for the national team squad for the AFCON. Meanwhile, the Catalans have been thinking about Diomande, but the price point on the €100 million-rated Bundesliga sensation could be a major stumbling block, as they are not in a position to spend as much.
Manchester City are also interested in Diomande, and currently, they are willing to explore a move even at the price being quoted. It remains to be seen whether they will pay as much for the €100 million-rated Bundesliga sensation, although history suggests they often negotiate their way down to the real value of a said player.
Manchester City keen to sign a new winger?
Diomande is a firm name on Manchester City’s list, and while they are determined to beat Barcelona, there are other teams like Liverpool who are also interested. As for Pep Guardiola, the Leipzig star is one of the options they are considering when it comes to signing a new winger, as Savinho could push for an exit in January.
Rodrygo Goes is also a target for Manchester City, with Guardiola likely to bring a new wide attacker when the January window opens. It remains to be seen what sort of profile the Catalan manager would seek, as there’s a possibility he could target a young, developing talent like Diomande.