United hoping their star forward will convince “new Lionel Messi” to reject Liverpool and move to Old Trafford – report

Manchester United signed Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig in a deal worth £74 million last summer. After his initial struggles under Ruben Amorim, Sesko has found his stride, proving to be an effective tactical outlet for Michael Carrick. He has scored five Premier League goals since the interim head coach’s arrival. It is still early, but Sesko is starting to show why United spent heavily to secure his services. Now, INEOS are hoping to land another RB Leipzig attacking sensation.  Manchester United keen to sign Yan Diomande According to SportsBoom, Manchester United and Liverpool will go head-to-head during the summer transfer window for Yan Diomande. Liverpool view Diomande as a replacement for Mohamed Salah, who has announced he is departing Anfield at the end of the season. However, United want to sign the Ivorian winger, known for his explosive pace and dribbling ability, to provide “ammunition for former RB Leipzig team mate Sesko, Bryan Mbuemo and Matheus Cunha.” Benjamin Sesko’s RB Leipzig connection could help Man United It is claimed United will hope that Sesko “can make the difference in their pursuit” of the Leipzig left winger. The Slovenian left the Bundesliga outfit in the same summer Diomande arrived from Leganes in a £20m deal.  It is believed Sesko has plenty of friends still in Leipzig and “will ask them to convince the teenager his preferred choice should be a move to the Theatre of Dreams.” Yan Diomande Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played Bundesliga261072-1,878′ DFB-Pokal311–241′ Total291182-2,119′ Meanwhile, the German giants value Diomande at around £80m, a massive price tag given the 19-year-old’s limited experience at the top level.  However, the Ivory Coast international is exactly the kind of winger United need to create width for the likes of Sesko and Bruno Fernandes.  Diomande has been sparking excitement with his immense potential since making his debut at Leganes. According to a report in beIN SPORTS, after watching one of his early highlight videos, someone at the Spanish club said: “Be careful, we might have the new Lionel Messi.” Featured image Stuart Franklin via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!