Journo: Man Utd will only move for PL star primed for World Cup call-up if Michael Carrick stays long-term

Manchester United view Yan Diomande and Morgan Rogers as two ‘leading targets’ to bolster the attack next season, according to Ben Jacobs.The two players have been heavily linked with moves away from their respective clubs this summer, and United are ready to be at the front of the queue.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYUnited tracking youngster Yan DiomandeDiomande has only spent nine months with RB Leipzig, but has impressed so much in his maiden season that he’s already being tipped for a move to a European heavyweight.The 19-year-old starlet has returned 13 goals and nine assists in 34 appearances across all competitions this term, making it no surprise his form has caught the eye of a host of potential suitors, including United. RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, one of Liverpool’s targets to replace Mo Salah in the summer, produced a fine display in his side’s win on Friday 😮‍💨🌟 pic.twitter.com/zE0enKwWlv — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) April 27, 2026One Red Bull chief even told Flashscore that Diomande is ‘the most gifted player within our system since Erling Haaland.’While Leipzig will do their utmost to convince the Ivorian international to stay at least another year, it’s thought that they would facilitate a sale in the coming months if they can receive a lucrative sum for Diomande’s services.What would make United move for Rogers?As for Rogers, Jacobs suspects United would intensify their interest in the event that Michael Carrick is appointed as the permanent manager.Carrick worked with the Aston Villa talisman during his time at Middlesbrough in the 2023/2024 campaign.(Photo via Ashley Crowden/REX/Shuttershock)Rogers made 33 appearances (20 as a starter) under the former Red, scoring seven goals and assisting nine.He is said to be plotting a Villa Park exit this summer, irrespective of whether they qualify for the Champions League. Morgan Rogers pulling the strings 🧵#UEL | @AVFCOfficial pic.twitter.com/ioKZb7ZHiK — UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) April 21, 2026However, before Rogers can start really considering where his future lies, he’ll just be doing his utmost to secure his spot in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup selection next month.