Man Utd eyeing move for Bundesliga speed demon who costs £40m less than Diomande

Manchester United have reportedly added Hoffenheim youngster Bazoumana Toure to their attacking shortlist.The Red Devils will be looking to address several departments next summer. While Michael Carrick’s fate remains undecided, he had admitted in a recent press conference that the squad is lacking a natural left winger.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYMatheus Cunha has been solid in this role, but he isn’t considered an out-and-out winger, as he can be more devastating when playing through the centre.Bazoumana Traore lands on Man Utd shortlistIn recent months, Man Utd have pinpointed Yan Diomande as their main target. The 19-year-old has been one of the best revelations of the Bundesliga campaign after making the move to RB Leipzig last season.The Ivorian teenager has also attracted a host of suitors among Europe’s elite. Therefore, Diomande’s price tag has rocketed to €100 million (circa £86m), as reported by reliable German journalist Christian Falk.While it remains to be seen if Man Utd are willing to meet the youngster’s astronomical price tag, the club’s Head of Recruitment, Christopher Vivell, has already set his sights on a more affordable alternative who has also been making a name for himself in Germany.According to Fussballdaten. de, United are closely monitoring Bazoumana Toure, who, like Diomande, is an Ivorian speed demon who has been taking the Bundesliga by storm.The 20-year-old began his career in his native country, particularly at the academy of ASEC Mimosas. He then arrived in Europe in 2024 through the gates of Hammarby. He spent less than a year in Sweden before earning a transfer to Hoffenheim in January 2025 for €10 million.Would Traore fit in Man United’s plans?As the source explains, Toure also has other top admirers, namely Arsenal and Bayern Munich. Hoffenheim’s asking price is said to be €50m-€55m (£43.5m-£48m), making him a significantly cheaper alternative compared to Diomande.Nevertheless, it should be mentioned that Man Utd would likely prefer a right-footed player who would be deployed as an inverted left winger, whereas Toure is left-footed. Stats in 25/26 Appearances Goals Assists Yan Diomande 29 11 8 Bazoumana Traore 25 2 10 Nevertheless, the Hoffenheim man has been deployed on the left side more often than not, so it remains to be seen if his preferred foot will be an issue for MUFC, who already have two left-footed wingers in Bryan Mbeumo and Toure’s international teammate, Amad Diallo.