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Liverpool and Man United Eye Yan Diomande as Leipzig’s Price Tag Slides Toward £80m

Leipzig’s Champions League fate could dictate a lower fee.

Overview

  • Liverpool are expected to pursue the 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger as a potential Mohamed Salah successor, with scouts reported at his goal-scoring display against Wolfsburg.
  • Recent reporting pegs the valuation in the £80–87 million range, with talkSPORT indicating the fee could drop further if Leipzig do not reach the Champions League.
  • Leipzig officials have signaled a retention-first stance and are using a hefty price to deter early bids after just one season with the club.
  • Manchester United and Chelsea are also tracking Diomande, with German reporter Christian Falk saying United both want him and can afford a deal.
  • The Ivory Coast international is delivering a breakout debut campaign after a reported €17.5m move from Leganés, including double-digit goal contributions and 11 league goals cited in recent coverage.