Reports: Liverpool and Man City Keeping a Close Eye on ‘Exceptional’ Bundesliga Star

RB Leipzig’s latest breakout sensation, Yan Diomandé, is rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s most coveted young talents.

At just 19 years old, the Ivorian winger has been dazzling Bundesliga audiences with his blistering pace and composure beyond his years, which hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside that nearly every major European giant is now aware of Diomandé’s rise, setting the stage for a substantial transfer battle in 2026.

Diomande has seven goals and four assists in 15 appearances for the Bundesliga side this season.

Yan Diomande is being scouted by all top clubs

Scouts from Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Tottenham have been attending Leipzig matches to monitor Diomandé’s progress.

Chelsea, who tracked the youngster during his time in Spain prior to his move to Leipzig, remain interested.

Liverpool and City have increased their scouting activity, with representatives observing him multiple times since October.

Interest is also high across Europe. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, and PSG are monitoring the teenager, recognizing his potential to become one of the most dynamic wingers in Europe.

Leipzig, known for developing and selling elite young players, have made their position clear: Diomandé isn’t going anywhere, at least not for now.

The winger signed a long-term deal running until 2030, with no release clause in his contract.

This gives Leipzig full control over his future, placing them in a strong position for potential negotiations.

Sporting director Marcel Schäfer praised the youngster’s growth, stating that Diomandé represents “everything that defines the Leipzig project: scouting, patience, and player development.”

Given Leipzig’s unwavering position, any club looking to sign Diomandé will require significant financial resources.

Insiders estimate his valuation could rise to between €80 million and €100 million, a figure akin to Leipzig’s record sales of Josko Gvardiol to Man City and Benjamin Šeško to Man United.

Can Liverpool or Man City win the race for Bundesliga star?

Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig in action. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Currently, Diomandé earns around €750,000 annually, a modest figure in elite football, which makes a move appealing to clubs seeking long-term value.

However, his relatively low wages mean Leipzig face no financial pressure to sell and are expected to propose a new contract with improved terms to reflect his increasing status.

Leipzig’s coaching staff view Diomandé as a generational prospect, a player capable of following in the path of Leipzig alumni like Christopher Nkunku and Dominik Szoboszlai, both of whom transitioned to the Premier League.

While Leipzig intends to retain him for at least another season, the relentless Premier League interest and Diomandé’s rising profile could make his departure from Bundesliga inevitable.