RB Leipzig’s asking price of €100 million has put Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur off a deal for 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande.

According to a report by Sky Sports journalist Lyall Thomas, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Yan Diomande. However, RB Leipzig’s asking price of €100 million has put off the Premier League clubs, with Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain also thwarted in the winter transfer window.

Who is Yan Diomande?

Yan Diomande has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the Bundesliga since joining RB Leipzig from CD Leganes this past summer. Born in Abidjan, the Ivorian winger spent most of his formative years thus far in the USA before moving to Spain earlier this year. However, the 19-year-old’s stint with Leganes ended after only six months, and he has hit the ground running for RB Leipzig.

The Ivory Coast international has been one of the most productive attackers for the Bundesliga club this term, scoring seven goals and providing four assists in 18 outings in all competitions thus far. Meanwhile, Diomande’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham.

A man in demand

Manchester United will dip into the market for a versatile wide attacker this year. They initially wanted to sign one player in the winter transfer window, as Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo were unavailable due to their participation at the Africa Cup of Nations. However, Manchester United can do with more quality in the final third. So, Diomande has emerged as a viable target.

Meanwhile, Liverpool’s interest in Yan Diomande is understandable. The Reds are scouring the market for a versatile wide attacker amid uncertainties surrounding Mohamed Salah’s long-term future. Additionally, Luis Diaz’s departure has affected Liverpool’s output in the final third. So, Diomande is an option worth considering, as he can be a long-term like-for-like replacement for the Colombian international.

As for Tottenham Hotspur, the Lilywhites are still searching for a long-term heir to Son Heung-min’s position despite parting ways with the veteran South Korean attacker several months ago. Additionally, they have sanctioned Brennan Johnson’s departure, and he has joined Crystal Palace this month. So, Diomande is a viable target for Tottenham.

However, the latest report has revealed that RB Leipzig’s asking price of €100 million has thwarted Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham, as they will not launch a January bid for the 19-year-old Ivorian winger. It will be interesting to see if the Premier League clubs return with an offer in the summer transfer window.