Sky Sport: Man Utd given three-choice conundrum as ‘unstoppable’ star’s price soars above £87m

RB Leipzig are determined to keep Manchester United target Yan Diomande at the club beyond the current campaign, thus deciding to raise their asking price.The German club bought the 19-year-old from Leganes last summer for just €20 million, and it turned out to be a shrewd piece of business.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYThe Ivorian winger has been virtually ‘unstoppable’ in his first season in the Bundesliga, contributing with 13 goals and eight assists in all competitions. Diomande’s Stats in 25/26 Appearances Goals Assists Bundesliga 29 12 7 German Cup 3 1 1 RB Leipzig build a wall around Yan DiomandeDiomande’s exploits this term have placed him on Man Utd’s shortlist, along with other top European clubs.With United seeking a new right-footed left-winger, the teenager has been identified as the ideal fit for the role thanks to his incredible pace, deft dribbling skills, and natural goal-scoring ability.Nevertheless, Leipzig have recently renewed Diomande’s contract until June 2030, thus increasing their leverage on the player’s future.While the contract extension didn’t necessarily ward off Man Utd and the other suitors, Leipzig’s asking price could do the trick.As reported by Sky Sport De journalists Philipp Hinze and Florian Plettenberg, the Bundesliga side won’t consider any offers below €100 million (£87m), as they now intend to keep the Ivorian international at least until 2027, since they’re no longer under the pressure to sell their most prized assets.“RB Leipzig are now demanding more than €100m for Yan Diomande,” posted Hinze on his X account.“Since qualification for the Champions League is very realistic, Leipzig no longer have financial pressure to sell. Diomande’s value is rising. The €20m transfer fee paid to Leganés last summer has, in the club’s view, more than quintupled in value. “Meanwhile, Leipzig are planning a contract adjustment, including a salary increase, to keep Diomande until 2027. Leipzig are fighting to retain the Ivorian for another season. But: Diomande is not untouchable. Depends on potential offers” 🔴 RB Leipzig are now demanding more than €100m for Yan Diomande. Since qualification for the Champions League is very realistic, Leipzig no longer have financial pressure to sell. Diomande’s value is rising. The €20m transfer fee paid to Leganés last summer has, in the club’s… pic.twitter.com/wsix9Xd6vb — Philipp Hinze (@philipphinze24) April 20, 2026Man Utd have three choices for the left-winger roleThe good news for Man Utd is that Leipzig don’t consider Diomande ‘untouchable’, meaning that a lucrative bid could do the trick.However, INEOS’ willingness to spend a figure in the region of £90 million or more on a Bundesliga teenager remains to be seen, especially with the club planning for at least two top signings in the middle of the park.Therefore, this effectively leaves MUFC with three choices: The first is to meet Leipzig’s asking price and spend an astronomical figure on the 19-year-old.The second is to postpone the chase for another year and confirm their current options for the left-wing role, mainly Matheus Cunha, backed by the likes of Patrick Dorgu and Mason Mount, who are able to add some cover, even if it’s not necessarily their most natural role.In this case, Man Utd could reopen talks for Diomande in the summer of 2027, when Leipzig’s stance could become more lenient, but there cannot be any guarantees in this regard, as many things could change between now and then.Finally, the club could simply pursue other targets, like Everton’s Ilman Ndiaye or Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, who would be a dream signing for many.If United are presented with the opportunity to land the England international next summer, it might prove difficult to resist.