Manchester United are being linked with a move for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with the 19-year-old Côte d’Ivoire forward reportedly attracting interest following a sharp rise in his valuation.
The Bundesliga club’s right-footed left winger, who wears number 49, is rumoured to be on United’s radar as the Premier League side assess wide attacking options. Diomande is currently valued at €20.00m, according to data from Transfermarkt, a figure that has escalated rapidly over the past year and is likely to shape any negotiations. The probability of the move has not been clearly defined, with the latest listing simply marking it as “?”.
Diomande is under contract at Leipzig, but with no publicly stated expiry date, the long-term security of his deal is unclear, leaving room for speculation over a potential future free-agent scenario if no extension is agreed. For now, any talk of a transfer remains firmly in the realm of rumour rather than an imminent deal.
Born in Abidjan on 14 November 2006, Diomande moved through an unconventional pathway to the European game. After starting out in the United States with Yulee Hornets, he joined DME Academy before earning a switch to CD Leganés in Spain. His progress there saw his market value climb from €600,000 in May 2025 to €1.5m by June, before Leipzig’s move coincided with another surge to €20.00m by October.
Deployed primarily on the left of the attack but preferring his right foot, Diomande offers the profile of an inverted winger, a trait that would fit many modern Premier League systems, including at Old Trafford. Should United firm up their interest, a successful move could accelerate his development from promising Bundesliga prospect to a more prominent figure on the European stage, with his next decision potentially pivotal for his career trajectory and reputation.
