The Paris Saint-Germain likes the young Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé since he was a child. His father was a supporter of the club. And at 19 years old, Diomandé could become one of the summer's storylines in Paris. Everything has accelerated in recent weeks. While the Paris Saint-Germain is still enjoying its second consecutive title in the Champions League, Luis Campos has not waited to activate his priority files for the summer transfer market. And among them, a name keeps coming back with insistence: Yan Diomandé, 19-year-old winger from RB Leipzig, Ivorian international, best young player in the Bundesliga this season. A profile that is turning heads in Paris — and not just those of the recruiters. Recruited last summer from Leganés for 20 million euros, Diomandé has immediately exceeded all expectations in Germany. 13 goals, 10 assists, 36 matches in all competitions — statistics that earned him the title of best young player in the Bundesliga at the end of a high-flying season. To the right or left, the young Ivorian breaks lines, eliminates his opponents one on one (3.6 successful dribbles per match) and shows a maturity that has not escaped the biggest clubs in the continent. Liverpool has made it a priority to replace Mohamed Salah. Bayern Munich is watching. But it's Paris Saint-Germain that, according to Footmercato information, has already multiplied meetings with RB Leipzig. The file is advancing — or rather, it has already seriously advanced. Asked in the wake of the friendly match between France and Côte d'Ivoire, the player did not try to hide the truth. His words, spoken with a barely concealed smile: « I like Paris Saint-Germain since I was a child. I think my father was a Paris Saint-Germain supporter. » Prudent on the subject — « I'm not projecting, I'm focused on the World Cup » — he has nonetheless sent a signal that the French capital has immediately picked up. No one had seen it coming so clearly formulated. A message from the player, a veiled declaration of love. The locker room will talk about it. This is where the file becomes burning. Because Diomandé would not come as a complement — he would come as a direct competitor to Bradley Barcola, whose contract extension has been stalled for nine months. Under contract until 2028, the French winger (currently in the selection for the World Cup) has carefully dodged the question of his future: « I'm focused on the World Cup. We'll see what happens next. » Diomandé's profile is precisely that — striking on both wings, versatile, explosive, young, and with a significant margin for growth. Some observers are not hesitant to say that he possesses the same qualities as Barcola, « but better ». A brutal formulation. Reductive, perhaps — but circulating in Paris. The only obstacle is the RB Leipzig, which would demand around 100 million euros for its jewel, under contract until 2030. A colossal sum for a 19-year-old player, even a double European champion. And according to Florian Plettenberg (Sky Sport), Diomandé has not yet given his consent to any club — neither to Paris Saint-Germain nor to Liverpool. The dice are not yet cast. But in Paris, they believe.