Chelsea have registered interest in RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, and Sky Germany have confirmed that it will cost a fee in excess of €100m to sign him next year. Diomande is fully focused on performing for Leipzig and a transfer will only become a genuine possibility after the 2026 World Cup.

Chelsea have been informed that they must pay over €100 million to sign RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande. According to Sky Germany, Chelsea are monitoring the player's development, and the outlet has reiterated its previous reporting that a fee of over €100 million would be required to sign him. There are currently no talks taking place for the 19-year-old, but the interest in him is definite.

Chelsea were revealed as potential suitors for him on November 5, and his progress has attracted their interest. Bild adds that it is becoming increasingly likely that at least one top club will attempt to sign him next summer. Leipzig director of sport Marcel Schafer recently admitted that such a deal would validate their work, though he hopes to keep the player for at least another year or two. A high transfer fee will be required to sign him from Leipzig. The club is in a strong negotiating position as the forward has no release clause and is contracted until June 2030. If his performances continue, he could be sold for a price similar to Benjamin Sesko (£74 million) or Josko Gvardiol (£77 million).

According to Graeme Bailey, Chelsea have been impressed with Yan Diomande. Bailey told The Chelsea Chronicle that he was informed Chelsea was one of the clubs that saw the player in Spain before RB Leipzig signed him. He also stated that Chelsea's scouts have been very impressed with Diomande. A report from Sky Germany mentioned that RB Leipzig has placed a €100m price tag on the teenager to deter potential suitors in 2026.