In the summer of 2025, RB Leipzig transferred around 20 million euros to CD Leganés to secure the services of Yan Diomande. Around twelve months later it is clear: the Saxons have achieved an absolute transfer coup. The 19-year-old impressed in his first Bundesliga season with twelve goals and nine assists in 33 games and was named rookie of the season. No wonder that numerous top clubs are said to have their eye on the Ivorian. However, the necessary transfer fee is definitely worth it.
Including all bonus payments, FC Barcelona is said to have paid BVB more than 140 million euros for Ousmane Dembélé, who was signed in the summer of 2017. This makes the French offensive star the most expensive departure in the history of the German Bundesliga.
A transfer of Diomande could supposedly bring RB Leipzig even more in the summer of 2026.
For Diomande, the portal “fussballdaten.de” claims to have learned, an interested party would probably have to put together a transfer package that “approaches the 150 million euro mark”. The prerequisite for this record to be reached is a strong World Cup by the offensive player, who will meet the DFB selection with the Ivory Coast in Group E (Saturday, 10 p.m.).
FC Bayern also “on alert”
In view of these sums, it is clear that only a few clubs would even consider releasing the youngster from the Red Bulls despite a contract until the end of June 2030.
According to the report, one of these extremely financially strong clubs, Liverpool FC, is involved in poker. The Reds are said to be “most aggressive” in courting the national player. But that’s not all: a successful deal should not be far away.
Paris Saint-Germain is also said to be interested, but would first have to get rid of some top earners in order to make a concrete move. Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal FC, Chelsea FC and FC Bayern are also named as possible buyers. It is said that the people of Munich are “on high alert”. However, it is highly doubtful that significantly more than 100 million euros would be invested in Säbener Straße.