
Miller's final NFL mock draft -- with Fowler's latest intel: Projecting 32 first-round picks
Check out the final predictions for the 2026 NFL Draft, starting at 8 p.m. ET!
Manchester United is preparing to disrupt Liverpool's deal for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande, intensifying the rivalry between the clubs. Diomande has gained attention as a top prospect following a strong debut season in the Bundesliga.
Yan Diomande: Man United plot to hijack Liverpoolâs deal for Leipzig star
Manchester United are reportedly ready to launch an explosive hijack of Liverpoolâs deal to sign Yan Diomande as a war threatens to erupt between the bitter rivals.
Diomande has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in Europe after a scintillating debut season in the Bundesliga for RB Leipzig.
Signed last summer for âŹ20 million from Spanish minnows Leganes, the German club were clearly aware of the 19-year-old wingerâs talents, given he had played just 10 times in LaLiga. However, even the most optimistic scout at the Red Bull Arena could not have predicted the meteoric rise Diomande would enjoy for his new club.
The Ivory Coast international, who played alongside Amad at the Africa Cup of Nations, has returned 13 goals and six assists in all competitions. He has firmly taken on the challenge of being Leipzigâs most potent attacking force, often facing double or even triple coverage from opposition defences.
However, a devastating combination of dizzying skills and freakish athleticism has overwhelmed full-backs in Germany â on both sides, as the ambipedal winger is equally effective on either flank.
Despite having less than 18 months of senior football under his belt, Diomande ranks amongst the top three dribblers in Europe â alongside and â and is off the charts for (xT), a metric used to judge how dangerous a playerâs attacking contributions are.
Liverpool is reportedly in negotiations to sign Yan Diomande, but Manchester United is now looking to hijack the deal.
Yan Diomande has been recognized as one of the hottest prospects in Europe due to his impressive performance during his debut season in the Bundesliga.
Manchester United's attempt to sign Diomande could escalate tensions and competition between the two clubs, intensifying their historic rivalry.
Before the transfer rumors, Yan Diomande played for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.

Check out the final predictions for the 2026 NFL Draft, starting at 8 p.m. ET!

Nuggets on McDaniels' 'bad defenders' jab: 'Let them talk'

Caitlin Clark plans to reduce ball handling to stay fresh in 2026.
Juan Soto reveals he hasn't spoken to Mets teammates during losing streak
Dunkinâ temporarily renames donut to 'Philly Kreme' for 76ers playoff support!
Jeremiyah Love may fall in the NFL Draft due to financial implications.
See every story in Sports â including breaking news and analysis.
Itâs obvious, therefore, why virtually every top club across the continent, including the Red Devils, are chomping at the bit to strike a deal this summer. However, Leipzig are acutely aware of the prodigious talent in their ranks â and have stuck a prohibitive âŹ100m (ÂŁ87m) price tag on his head to fend off the long line of suitors.
Liverpool are considered the frontrunners to sign Diomande as their âtop targetâ to replace Mohamed Salah, whose time at Anfield will come to an end after this seasonâs denouement. The Merseyside club are understood to have already made contact with the Ivorianâs camp as a precursor to negotiations with Leipzig.
However, an explosive report by Spanish outlet Sport now claims United are âprepared to meetâ the ÂŁ87m valuation â a club-record fee for Leipzig â after already holding talks to scope out a deal. Chelsea are also mentioned as a suitor willing to cough up the cash, though the Blues are not thought to be as committed as the two red sides in the north-west.
European champions Paris Saint-Germain are another contender to have expressed interest, with sporting director Luis Campos having held face-to-face talks with Diomandeâs representatives. However, the Ligue 1 giant are heavily stacked on the wings, suggesting their interest is more from admiration than need.
Diomandeâs profile â an electric winger capable of thriving on either flank with outstanding athleticism â mirrors strongly that of Antoine Semenyo, who rejected Unitedâs advances over Christmas in favour of the blue half of Manchester.
This is clearly the type of wide player INEOS are desperate to add to their ranks, particularly as last summerâs big-money recruit, Matheus Cunha, is better when playing more centrally than out on the wing, as he has been forced to in recent months.
Diomande would be a game-changing signing at Old Trafford, both in terms of his quality as an individual and his ability to help bring balance to the collective. And while the fee in question is exorbitant, attacking equilibrium is rarely cheap â nor is the chance to strike a deadly blow to your most hated rivalâs summer plans.
Featured image Stuart Franklin via Getty Images
The Peoples Person has been one of the worldâs leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social