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Man Utd and Liverpool are set to be disappointed in their pursuit of Yan Diomande this summer as RB Leipzig look to sell other players, according to reports.<\/p>\n
Both clubs are looking for a new winger in the summer transfer window as they look to improve their attacks ahead of next season.<\/p>\n
One name that keeps cropping up is RB Leipzig winger Diomande with the 19-year-old impressing this term by contributing 11 goals and six assists in 33 appearances for the Bundesliga side.<\/p>\n
Sky Germany<\/em> reporter Florian Plettenberg has confirmed<\/strong> that Diomande is in Liverpool<\/strong>\u2018s \u2018top three preferred successors\u2019 to replace Mohamed Salah at Anfield.<\/p>\n While Ben Jacobs has revealed that Diomande is also a \u2018leading target\u2019<\/strong> for Man Utd<\/strong> as they search for competition in attacking areas.<\/p>\n And now Sky Sports Germany<\/em> insist that Leipzig \u2018wants to keep its diamonds\u2019 in the summer with Diomande attracting lots of attention \u2013 but \u2018the Saxony-based club is working intensively on his future\u2019.<\/p>\n MEDIAWATCH: Manchester United receive questionable \u2018transfer boost\u2019 over Tonali \u2013 and Spurs are \u2018too good for\u2019 De Zerbi<\/strong><\/p>\n There is no release clause in Diomande\u2019s current contract at Leipzig and the Ivory Coast international still has another four years to run on the deal.<\/p>\n It is understood that although Diomande is \u2018not unsellable\u2019, the winger\u2019s \u2018price tag is already around \u20ac100 million, and rising\u2019 and the Ivorian is \u2018not among\u2019 the players Leipzig are looking to cash in on.<\/p>\n Instead it could be Castello Lukeba who departs the Bundesliga club with the France international attracting interest from Arsenal<\/strong> and other clubs.<\/p>\n Sky Sports Germany<\/em> added: \u2018Castello Lukeba, who is planning his next move, could generate a transfer fee of \u20ac65 to \u20ac70 million. The Frenchman would like to join a top club, and Leipzig is open to a deal if suitable offers are received. All signs point to the Frenchman leaving.\u2019<\/p>\n RB Leipzig are planning to offer Diomande a new contract with the Liverpool and Man Utd transfer target set for a big financial boost if he signs.<\/p>\n The report continues: \u2018While Leipzig is working on renegotiating Diomande\u2019s contract, several top European clubs are already positioning themselves. RB Leipzig currently holds the upper hand \u2013 but financial factors could change the situation. After all, the Red Bulls are not in a position to reject offers in the region of \u20ac100 million.<\/p>\n \u2018Internally, it\u2019s already considered certain: If Diomande is retained, it will likely only be for one more season. The next step towards a top European club is expected no later than 2027.\u2019<\/p>\n MAILBOX: Tottenham\u2019s new leadership and \u2018Arsenal double-agent\u2019 has Spurs fans longing for Levy<\/strong><\/p>\n Former CBS Sports<\/em> reporter Jacobs has previously insisted that Liverpool could sign as many as two new wingers in the summer with Cody Gakpo not performing this season.<\/p>\n Jacobs wrote on X<\/em> earlier this month: \u2018Liverpool could sign two wingers this summer. On the right, finding a Mo Salah successor is something #LFC have been planning for long before negotiating an exit package allowing the Egyptian to leave on a free,<\/p>\n \u2018New left-winger on the club\u2019s radar since Luis Diaz departed for Bayern. Leipzig\u2019s Yan Diomande is one target, and a player high in Manchester United and Bayern\u2019s thinking as well. Leipzig value the winger at \u20ac100m, but suitors feel that price will drop this summer.<\/p>\n \u2018Appreciation for Michael Olise but Bayern are not planning a sale. PSG also working on extending Bradley Barcola and in no mood to entertain offers. Same for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has been linked with Arsenal. Liverpool have historical interest in Anthony Gordon having almost signed him in summer 2024.<\/p>\n \u2018Sources downplay interest in Francisco Concei\u00e7\u00e3o despite reports. A more central creative attacker could also be considered, especially if capable of operating in wide areas as well. Liverpool are one of the clubs who appreciate Morgan Rodgers, with an exit possible this summer despite an extension last year.\u2019<\/p>\n READ NEXT: Liverpool star \u2018surges\u2019 up Real Madrid targets list with Erling Haaland also in the frame<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n