A look to the future! Bayern enters the race for Yan Diomande
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The Ivorian wunderkind could be on the move as early as this summer.
Details: According to SkySports journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich have added the 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger and Ivory Coast international to their shortlist of top transfer targets for the upcoming summer window.
Bayern's coaching staff is searching for a high-quality and long-term reinforcement for the left side of midfield, and they see Diomande as the ideal candidate.
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At the same time, Bayern continues to closely monitor another 19-year-old left winger, Cologne's Said El Mala, and is also preparing a bid for him.
According to sources, the final choice between El Mala and Diomande will come down to their respective transfer fees.
In addition to Bayern, Yan Diomande is also attracting interest from Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham.
Yan Diomande's current contract with Leipzig runs until 2030, and his transfer value is estimated at €45 million by Transfermarkt.
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