Man Utd 'believes' it can hijack Yan Diomande transfer in ultimate Liverpool humiliation
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Liverpool looks to have moved on from Yan Diomande after the RB Leipzig winger chose PSG, but now Manchester United is said to be confident of landing him in what would be a humiliating switch for the RedsYan Diomande celebrates during an RB Leipzig game(Image: Maja Hitij/Getty Images)Manchester United believes it has moved into 'pole position' to secure RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande this summer, according to reports.The 19-year-old attacker has emerged as one of the most coveted young talents in global football following an impressive breakthrough 2025/26 campaign at Leipzig. Diomande netted 13 goals and registered 10 assists across 36 outings as Leipzig claimed third place in the Bundesliga and earned qualification for the Champions League.He subsequently represented Ivory Coast at the World Cup, demonstrating flashes of his ability with one assist in four matches, before his country exited at the last-32 stage following defeat to Norway.Transfer speculation surrounding his future has intensified amid expectations that Diomande will depart Leipzig during the summer window.
Prior to the World Cup's commencement, Liverpool appeared to lead the race for the forward's services, with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City also strongly positioned.However, German publication BILD now reports that United considers itself in 'pole position' to capture Diomande's signature. Michael Carrick is eager to bolster his attacking options, with Diomande identified as a priority target for the Red Devils, reports the Manchester Evening News.Nevertheless, Liverpool, City and PSG maintain their confidence in overcoming United's challenge for Diomande and regard themselves as equally strong contenders.
Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."I'm not thinking about my future after the World Cup. It'd be one thing for Liverpool to miss out on Diomande after seemingly leading the race for his signature, but for United to swoop in and hijack the deal would be the ultimate humiliation for the Reds.Even if United thinks it's in a good position, PSG looks to be actually leading the race, and considering Diomande has chosen the French club over Liverpool already, you'd have to imagine if he's going anywhere this summer, it would be to Paris.