Report: Spurs set to battle Man United in the race to sign £52m forward

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Manchester United and Tottenham join race for RB Leipzig winger

TalkSPORT have provided an intriguing update on Yan Diomande, and it already feels like a deal clubs are positioning for well ahead of the summer.

Diomande is “on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, talkSPORT understands.” Bayern Munich and Paris Saint Germain are also said to have made “initial enquiries” for the 19 year old Ivory Coast international, currently away at AFCON.

Leipzig are described as a club that “don’t wish to sell mid-season”, which tracks with their usual approach. They have leverage, form, minutes, and a player in his first year at the Red Bull club.

Metrics and scouting appeal

The numbers tell a story. TalkSPORT report that the teenager has “chipped in with seven goals and four assists in 16 appearances in all competitions” since joining from Leganes, and that blend of output and adaptation is eye catching for recruiters.

His rise has also been rapid. “As recently as 2024, Diomande was playing semi-professional football in the United States.” Now he is a senior international and a Champions League level winger. That journey hints at resilience and learning speed, two traits that matter when a Premier League move brings pressure and scrutiny.

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Price tag talk and winter timing

TalkSPORT add that Leipzig’s €100m [£87.2m] valuation is being viewed as “grandstanding”, with a belief a deal could be done closer to €60m [£52.3m]. Expect a lot of anchoring and briefing around those numbers, especially in January.

AFCON also affects any winter push. A buying club would be signing a player who is unavailable, then needing time to settle, and January schedules leave little room for that. It is why the line that “the summer could be a more opportune time” feels significant.

Manchester United angle under Ruben Amorim

United’s interest fits the squad picture. TalkSPORT say, “Manchester United are still in the market for a wide attacker after missing out on Antoine Semenyo.” A winger may sit behind midfield work on the priority list, still it remains an aim for 2026.

For Amorim, the appeal is straightforward, a direct wide option who can stretch opponents, carry the ball into dangerous zones, and add goals from the flank. The risk is paying a premium before Leipzig feel any pressure, so groundwork now and patience later may suit United.

Tottenham options alongside Savinho

Spurs also want a left sided attacker. TalkSPORT write, “Tottenham also want to sign a left-winger and still have Manchester City’s Savinho on their radar too.” They were “prepared to pay around £70m”, yet Ferran Soriano is “understood to have blocked a summer move to North London”.

That backdrop strengthens Diomande’s case, especially if Spurs want a winger with one v one threat and age on his side. Liverpool have been credited with interest elsewhere, but talkSPORT report there has been “no recent contact from the Reds”.

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From a Manchester United perspective, this story feels like the sort of opportunity that can define a rebuild, and Ruben Amorim being into his second season in charge matters. United have looked more coherent under Amorim, with clearer patterns in possession and more coordinated pressing. The next step is adding match winners who can turn dominance into goals, especially against low blocks at Old Trafford.

Diomande reads like a profile built for that. “Chipped in with seven goals and four assists in 16 appearances in all competitions” is exactly the blend of output and upside United have lacked on the flanks at times. A winger who can beat his full back, create separation, and still finish actions is worth tracking closely.

The price remains the headache. €100m [£87.2m] sounds like a statement, and “grandstanding” is the right word if Leipzig are trying to scare clubs off in January. As a hopeful fan, the sweet spot is United moving early on relationships, staying disciplined, and striking closer to €60m [£52.3m] in the summer when AFCON is done and Leipzig’s stance softens.

There is also optimism that United’s project has more pull now. If Amorim can sell minutes, structure and a clear role, Diomande might look at Old Trafford and see a stage where he can become a star.

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