Journalist confirms Man Utd will ‘go big’ for ‘unbelievable’ star who is just what Carrick asked for

Manchester United are keen to recruit a new left winger this summer, and all signs point towards RB Leipzig teenager Yan Diomande.In a recent press conference, Michael Carrick revealed that the club could do with some reinforcement on the wings, particularly on the left side.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYMan Utd have a flurry of options in attack, but none of them is considered tailor-made for the left wing role.Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo are both left-footed, so they naturally prefer to play on the right flank as inverted wingers and cut to the centre. As for Matheus Cunha, his technical attributes are more suited to a central role rather than a wide one.Leipzig teenager Yan Diomande is high on Man United’s wishlistIn his latest appearance on the United Stand, football journalist Ben Jacobs revealed that United are indeed expected to ‘go big’ on a left winger this summer. 🚨 United going BIG for a NEW left winger! Should #mufc SIGN Diomande? 👀 🤔 pic.twitter.com/V8AfNSJhrZ — The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) March 5, 2026In recent months, the Red Devils have been repeatedly linked with Yan Diomande, and the transfer market expert confirms that the youngster is one of their main names on the shortlist, identifying him as ‘the one to watch’.Jacobs added that Leipzig’s €100 million asking price has repelled many suitors, but some remain hopeful that the valuation will drop before the beginning of the summer.Nevertheless, Man Utd’s Head of Recruitment, Christopher Vivell, is a former employee of the Bundesliga club, and he had already used his connections to help the club sign Benjamin Sesko last summer.Why Diomande is Man Utd’s primary target for the roleThe Ivorian began his career in the United States before making the move to Europe in January 2025 through the gates of Leganes. After a brief spell in Spain, he completed a €20 million tranfer to Leipzig, immediately cementing himself as one of the most devastating wingers in the Bundesliga.“He’s unbelievable. When you let him get in a one-vs.-one situation, you know he’s going to win the duel,” said Diomande’s teammate, Yan Ouedraogo.The 19-year-old has a good rapport with Amad, having played alongside the Man Utd star with the Ivorian national team in the recent African Cup of Nations. Diomande’s Stats in 25/26 Appearances Goals Assists Bundesliga 23 9 6 DFB Cup 3 1 1 All in all, United and Diomande appear to be a match made in heaven, but the Red Devils must act swiftly and decisively to beat the competition, which includes other European giants, like Liverpool and Bayern Munich.In this regard, securing Champions League football for next season could be a crucial aspect in the chase in order to boost their finances and increase their appeal.