Romano: Summer transfer ‘battle’ now anticipated for attacking sensation who Man Utd want and ‘can afford’

Yan Diomande looks set to be one of the most sought-after stars of the summer transfer window amid a sensational breakout campaign with RB Leipzig.The forward joined Leipzig in July 2025 in a £17.4 million deal from Leganes after his release clause was triggered.To say he has taken the Bundesliga by storm is an understatement. Diomande, who’s just 19 years old, has returned a hugely impressive eight goals and five assists in 21 league appearances thus far, with his latest contribution coming in yesterday’s 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg.  DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY Yan Diomande in the Bundesliga this season: ☑️ 21 games⚽️ 8 goals🅰️ 4 assists🔑 2.1 key passes per 90🎯 5 big chances created⚡️ 4.6 successful dribbles per 90 An incredible campaign for the 19-year-old Leipzig winger! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/yqg1DHHi17 — Football Talent Scout – Jacek Kulig (@FTalentScout) February 15, 2026Diomande is garnering a lengthy list of suitors(Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)Already a nine-capped international for the Ivory Coast, where he plays alongside Manchester United’s Amad Diallo, Diomande also notched a goal and added five caps to his name when called up for the African Cup of Nations.Recent reports have verified that the Red Devils are well amongst the mix of suitors sizing up a move for the starlet and monitoring his form this campaign. Yan Diomande has the highest dribble success rate (55.8%) of any player in Europe’s top five leagues to have attempted 80+ dribbles this season. And he’s only 19… 🪄👀 pic.twitter.com/3bFaL8ByyP — WhoScored (@WhoScored) January 30, 2026German football expert Christian Falk revealed on Friday that United are not only interested in Diomande, but they ‘can afford’ whatever his price tag will be; it’s expected Leipzig will demand around £87m if they’re made to part ways with him this year. WOLTEMADE to Bayern? MADRID’S Karl enquiry! Diomande, Kane & more! | Bay… https://t.co/sgd72yZCL2 via @YouTube — Christian Falk (@cfbayern) February 13, 2026How could United facilitate a deal for Diomande?(Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images)The Reds’ potential pursuit would come in a window in which they’d be sanctioning the sales of two forwards in the form of Marcus Rashford to Barcelona (£26m) and Rasmus Hojlund to Napoli (£38m) when their respective loans come to an end.Jadon Sancho will also be departing Old Trafford following a lacklustre five years when his contract expires in June, meaning attacking reinforcements will be necessary – especially if the club have Champions League football to account for next term.On Sunday, Fabrizio Romano provided an update on Diomande’s situation, saying that Bayern Munich and Premier League sides will form a ‘battle’ for the teenager’s signature in the summer. 🚨⭐️ FC Bayern and Premier League top clubs will be in a battle to sign Yan Diomandé in the summer. RB Leipzig yet to decide on final price tag but Bayern are keen, Vincent Kompany also appreciates Diomandé. Premier League clubs also very keen. 🎥 https://t.co/jK35wCcHE0 pic.twitter.com/TwHwaqvJNf — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 15, 2026