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Manchester United are studying alternatives after the decision of their main target, Antoine Semenyo, to join the blue half of the city.
The Red Devils were prepared to go to extraordinary lengths to secure Semenyo’s signature, including offering to build the team around him. However, they were not ready to break their existing salary structure.
However, the lure of Champions League football and the chance to play under Pep Guardiola ultimately proved decisive for the Bournemouth star.
Man United want Yan Diomandé
Ruben Amorim’s team is now looking for alternatives and one player has emerged as a leading contender. Yan Diomandé.
This was initially reported by an ITK, who mentioned the player was a target for United in response to a fan’s question about X.
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— ????? #9 #30 released (@Sp1thfc) December 22, 2025
And a trusted insider also confirmed this through his source. In fact, according to his source, Man Plain have even contacted RB Leipzig regarding a transfer for Diomande.
Take to Xthe insider said: Exclusive: We can confirm that Man Utd have made contact with RB Leipzig in recent hours regarding Yan Diomande. Manchester United are a big admirer of the player.
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We can confirm that @ManUtd have made contact with RB Leipzig in recent hours regarding Yan Diomande.
Manchester United are a big admirer of the player #mufc pic.twitter.com/pVAL9aATr8
– Indykaila News (@indykaila) December 23, 2025
Player comparison: Antoine Semenyo vs Diomandé
While missing out on Semenyo is undoubtedly a blow, the underlying numbers suggest that Yan Diomandé could provide a higher ceiling for the Red Devils.
Both players have been in sensational form during the 2025/26 campaign.
As the table shows, Diomandé is already matching Semenyo’s production at a much younger age and with higher technical precision.
| Yan Diomandé (Leipzig) | Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) | |
| Appearances | 16 | 17 |
| Goals | 7 | 8 |
| Aids | 4 | 3 |
| Age | 19 | 25 |
| Passing accuracy | 76.2% | 65.6% |
| Successful dribbles | 34 | 25 |
Despite Semenyo’s proven Premier League pedigree and slightly higher goal tally, Diomande has already recorded 11 goals in 16 matches in his first season in the Bundesliga, an exceptional return for a 19-year-old.
The Leipzig striker also possesses superior dribbling efficiency and passing accuracy, highlighting his technical advantage.
Although Diomande may need a period of adaptation due to his age, United believe his profile fits their long-term rebuild, and there is a growing feeling internally that he could surpass Semenyo’s overall impact in the years to come.
