Man Utd are monitoring RB Leipzig’s winger, Yan Diomande from a very long time. The club wants to sign the Ivorian this summer. United feels the importance of the left wing position and so they want to welcome Diomande.
What are Man Utd planning for this summer transfer window?
Manchester United will try to go through a major overhaul in their squad, this summer. The club is expecting the departure of several players. Parallelly, the recruitment team have started their work for major signings.
We can get to see a huge renovation in the team’s midfield. After spending 4 years at the club, Casemiro has officially announced his departure at the end of the season. Uruguayan midfielder, Manuel Ugarte has grown frustrations due to his lack of game time. He also reportedly wants to leave.
Captain Bruno Fernandes will still have 12 months left in his contract at the end of the season. Still, there is no concrete report about his future in Manchester amidst Saudi interest. The Red Devils also want to replace Luke Shaw who has almost lost his legs. His fitness is also a matter of concern.
The club is still linked with many football players prior to the summer transfer window. According to latest report, United has included midfielders Sandro Tonali, Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton in their updated shortlist.
There is another position which the Manchester club needs to sort. A left winger is urgently needed. Marcus Rashford will be reportedly sold at the end of season after his loan move to Barcelona ends, if Barcelona doesn’t trigger the buy option.
What’s the exact situation about Yan Diomande to Man Utd?
This summer transfer window will be exciting for the Red Devils and their fans. There are expectations of massive changes in the squad. The club also needs to take a decision on next manager. Big names have been shortlisted. Still there is no news whether Michael Carrick will be in charge or some other manager.
As per Sky Sports, Man United are interested in two players for the left-wing position. The topmost name on that list is RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande. There is a feeling that United may sign him beforehand in the window.
There are two things that make him interesting. First is the huge talent and potential which the 19-year-old winger has portrayed. Second is the fact that he has been shortlisted by many big European clubs.
Manchester United’s head of recruitment team, Christopher Vivell will have the responsibility to persuade the Ivorian to United. Vivell has good relations with Leipzig. This helped him to materialize the transfer of Benjamin Sesko to the red side of Manchester, last summer.
The other name in that report was Iliman Ndiaye. He is a Premier League proven winger. The Senegalese has played brilliantly this season. Everton manager, David Moyes has been impressed with him.
Key Stats:
Yan Diomande has a hat trick, 10 goals and 6 assists in 26 appearances in Bundesliga this season, as per stats from Statmuse.
Is Yan Diomande a perfect fit for United?
Manchester United has suffered for not having a prolific left winger for years. Marcus Rashford was not so consistent in his performances. Last summer, he was loaned to Barcelona. Matheus Cunha plays at that position but he cannot be considered as an out and out winger. Patrick Dorgu remains the only person in that position if not played as left back.
Yan Diomande joined RB Leipzig last summer from Leganes for €20 million. Since his arrival in Germany, the winger has proven himself in different occasions. He operates on the left side of the pitch. The youngster is technical, skilled and has that flair .
Recently the Ivorian international has suffered a shoulder injury. So, he couldn’t join the Ivory Coast national team for the upcoming friendlies. United winger, Amad Diallo is an Ivorian too. The club will try to use that relation to pull a transfer of Diomande to United.
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Subhabrata Pal
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