Manchester United have reportedly held talks to sign RB Leipzig striker Yan Diomande TEAMtalk.
The Red Devils decided to renew the front line last summer by purchasing Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. In addition, Amad Diallo and Joshua Zirkzee are options for the attack.
However, with Amad and Mbeumo on an international mission, Ruben Amorim is left with a very meager attack. Amid this situation, Bruno Fernandes has suffered a rare injury and will be sidelined for the coming weeks.
So it appears that United are planning to sign a new striker in January. They tried to sign Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth, but the striker has decided to move to Manchester City.
After missing out on the Ghana international, the Red Devils have seemingly shifted focus to alternative options. TEAMtalk claim that Man Utd have identified Diomande as a serious option to strengthen the attack and have already held discussions with the player’s representatives about a possible attack.
United aren’t the only big club from the Premier League six interested in signing him; However, Leipzig has no intention of letting him leave. There is no escape clause in his current contract, which runs until 2030.
It has been suggested that the German side delivered as much as a blow £87 million price tag on his head to ward off potential suitors.
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After impressing in the Bundesliga this season, the forward has secured his place in the Ivory Coast national team. He started for The Elephants in their opening AFCON match and performed excellently alongside Amad.
After moving to the Red Bull Arena from Spanish side Leganés last summer, the 19-year-old has shown his productivity this season, scoring ten goals in all competitions.
He is a natural left winger, but is also comfortable on the other side. If necessary, he can provide cover in the centre-forward position. He is fast, strong, technically sound and can dribble past opposing defenders in tight spaces.
Diomande would be a massive coup for Man Utd if they were to buy him. However, it will be interesting to see whether the Old Trafford club will ultimately make a concrete move to secure his services next year.
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