Yan Doumbia, the winger of German club Leipzig, is a sought-after target for several top European clubs this winter, including Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain.

The 19-year-old player, who joined Leipzig in the summer of 2023, has attracted attention with his outstanding performance in the German Bundesliga this season.

Reports have varied regarding the amount requested for the Ivorian international; while earlier reports indicated that Leipzig might ask for a huge sum of up to 100 million euros, sources from "Sky Sports" suggest that the actual expected value of the deal is closer to 60 or 70 million euros. Doumbia is considered a "young gem" whose potential matches the requirements of major clubs looking for players with high physical and technical specifications.

Doumbia's contract with Leipzig, which extends until 2030, does not include any specific release clause, giving the German club the upper hand in negotiations and allowing them to demand the highest possible price for the player.

Doumbia has scored seven goals and provided four assists in 16 matches played with Leipzig across various competitions this season, in addition to his current brilliance with his national team, Ivory Coast, in the Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

The involvement of clubs like Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain in the negotiations may accelerate Manchester United's move to finalize the deal in the current transfer window. United is interested in the player as an alternative option if they fail to sign their primary target, striker Antoine Siminyo, although the club initially planned to postpone the move until next summer.