Yan Diomande has emerged as one of the Bundesliga\u2019s most watched teenagers, yet the RB Leipzig winger gave a clear indication that a move is not on his mind immediately. The 19-year-old from C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire joined Leipzig from Legan\u00e9s last summer after making his senior debut for the Spanish side less than 14 months ago. In his first full top-flight season he has recorded 21 Bundesliga goals and assists.<\/p>\n
His ability to play on either flank has generated interest. Manchester United are noted to lack a natural left-sided option, while Liverpool face the problem of a Mohamed Salah-sized gap on the right. Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked.<\/p>\n
Asked about his future in an interview with kicker, Diomande said: “I\u2019m not thinking about [leaving] right now. I\u2019m at Leipzig and I enjoy playing here. In the end, it\u2019s always the statistics that count. It\u2019s been a fantastic year for me.” That statement underlines Leipzig\u2019s current negotiating position.<\/p>\n
Leipzig have placed a steep price on Diomande, widely reported at \u20ac100 million ($116.2 million, \u00a386.7 million). The club will return to the Champions League in 2026\u201327 after not competing in UEFA competition this season, bolstering their hand in any transfer discussions.<\/p>\n
There are precedents for Leipzig managing young exits over time. Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko\u2019s potential move in 2024 was deferred by 12 months after he signed a new contract that included an understanding the club would facilitate a transfer in 2025. There are already reports Diomande has held talks over fresh terms at the Red Bull Arena that could carry a similar expectation. If he maintains his form, a substantial move next year\u2014when he will still be only months shy of his 21st birthday\u2014remains feasible.<\/p>\n
For Premier League clubs, the practical alternatives are limited. One option under consideration is Anthony Gordon, primarily a left winger who can operate on the right or as a false nine. Liverpool could view Gordon as an upgrade on Cody Gakpo and reshuffle to cover the right with Jeremie Frimpong higher, or Dominik Szoboszlai or Florian Wirtz on the right. Gordon grew up supporting Liverpool, was released by their academy at 11 and then joined Everton, and reports link him with an approach from Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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