Yan Diomande is a 19-year-old winger from Cote d'Ivoire who plays for RB Leipzig. According to Florian Plettenberg, Aston Villa is one of several clubs interested in him, a list that also includes Liverpool, Arsenal, and Man Utd. The German club is demanding a club-record €100 million ($118.3 million) for the player, who is also regularly scouted by Manchester City. Diomande has a contract until 2030, has 6 goals and 3 assists in 16 Bundesliga appearances this season, and has scored 3 goals in 9 caps for his country. It was reported in January 2026 that Manchester United had bids of €60m, €70m, and €90m rejected for the player.