Yan Diomande is currently one of FC Bayern’s most interesting transfer targets, but if RB Leipzig remain firm on his transfer fee, a deal could be difficult for FCB
Even if FC Bayern do not have an acute need for action in attack, those responsible at Säbener Straße have their eye on Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. The Ivorian is considered a hot candidate for the left wing, where he could be built up behind Luis Díaz in the long term and relieve him in the short term
The problem for Bayern is that Diomande is being hotly courted in Europe. Liverpool FC in particular have expressed their interest in the 19-year-old attacking jewel, which is naturally driving up the price
According to Sky information, Leipzig want to make Diomande their new record transfer. After selling Josko Gvardiol to Manchester City for €90 million in the summer of 2023, at least €100 million will be paid for the nine-time Ivory Coast international next summer. According to the pay-TV broadcaster, RB are not prepared to deviate from this sum under any circumstances
Bayern wants to pay less
As Sky further reports, Leipzig are very relaxed when it comes to realizing what currently appears to be an astronomical transfer fee. Although Diomande has scored a strong, but not extremely exceptional six goals and three assists in 16 Bundesliga games, the Saxons are certain that they will receive the desired nine-figure sum
FC Bayern, on the other hand, are currently only prepared to put a maximum of 60 million on the table for Diomande, according to BILD . If Leipzig do not lower their asking price, Munich would probably have no chance and be out of the poker game. Other top European clubs are also said to be unwilling to spend much more on Leipzig’s attacking talent
What makes the RB bosses confident, however, are the expectations for the second half of the season and the upcoming World Cup in the summer, where Diomande will play with the Ivory Coast against the German national team, among others, and should continue to play his way into the shop window of the top European clubs in Mexico, Canada and the USA.
