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Yan Diomande Plays Down ‘Dream Club’ Talk, Says No Bayern Contact as Summer Battle Looms

Top clubs are positioning for a likely bidding contest this summer.

Overview

  • The 19-year-old told Bild that Liverpool is his father’s favourite team and said his current dream is RB Leipzig, pushing back on claims Anfield is his own preferred destination.
  • Diomande said he has not spoken to Bayern Munich and stressed he is focused on Leipzig, aligning with the club’s stance to defer any decision until the summer.
  • Leipzig are reported to value the winger at around €100m, with a long-term deal to 2030 and no public release clause giving the Bundesliga side strong leverage.
  • Liverpool, Bayern, Manchester United, Tottenham, PSG and Chelsea are all tracking him, with reports noting Liverpool scouts watched him score in the 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg.
  • Some German punditry and reporting suggest Bayern could be priced out at €100m, while Diomande’s breakout season since a ~€20m move from Leganés has accelerated interest.