Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to move aggressively in the transfer market as they look to beat Liverpool in the race for highly rated RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. With the season not unfolding as hoped under Thomas Frank, Spurs are ready to make a serious financial push if the right opportunity presents itself, and Diomande has quickly emerged as one of the names high on their list.
According to reports, Tottenham are willing to put forward a “big offer” to tempt Leipzig into a January sale. While Liverpool have admired Diomande for some time and see him as a player for the future, they are not expected to act this month.
That hesitation could give Spurs the opening they need, especially as they look to refresh their attack and inject more pace, creativity, and direct threat into the squad.
What makes the situation even more interesting is the reported price tag. Early suggestions placed Diomande’s value close to £87 million, a figure that would have put many clubs off. However, more recent information indicates that Leipzig could be open to a deal closer to £40 million in January.
If that proves accurate, it suddenly makes Diomande a far more realistic target, particularly for a club like Tottenham that is ready to spend to change the direction of its season.
Diomande has only just arrived in Germany, joining Leipzig from Spanish side Leganes before the campaign began, but he has adapted quickly and impressed almost immediately. In the Bundesliga, he has already delivered six goals and three assists in 14 league appearances, with further contributions in the German Cup.
His pace, confidence on the ball, and willingness to take defenders on have made him stand out, and it is easy to see why he has been described as an “outrageous” talent.
For Tottenham, the interest makes perfect sense. Injuries have ripped through their attacking options this season, leaving Frank short of reliable choices week after week. Dejan Kulusevski has been unavailable for long spells, Dominic Solanke has barely featured, and both Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Bergvall have missed important games.
Richarlison has now added to the list of concerns after picking up a hamstring injury in the FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa, further stretching an already thin frontline.
James Maddison’s long-term absence has also removed a key source of creativity, while Destiny Udogie’s fitness issues have limited Spurs on the left side. In midfield, Rodrigo Bentancur’s hamstring injury, which is expected to keep him out for several months, has only added to the sense that Tottenham need fresh energy and options across the pitch.
In that context, bringing in a winger who can create chances on his own and stretch defences feels less like a luxury and more like a necessity.
Tottenham’s recent transfer dealings with Leipzig could also work in their favour. The two clubs did business in the summer when Spurs signed Xavi Simons in a deal worth around £51 million. That existing relationship may help smooth negotiations, especially if Leipzig feel they can trust Tottenham to move quickly and decisively in January.
While Liverpool’s interest cannot be ignored, their approach appears more patient. The Anfield club are believed to admire Diomande but may prefer to wait until the summer before making a move, focusing instead on longer-term planning.
That strategy could leave the door open for Spurs to strike now, particularly if they are willing to meet Leipzig’s expectations and offer the player a central role straight away.
At the same time, Tottenham face internal decisions of their own. There has been interest from Paris FC in winger Mathys Tel, and the player is reportedly keen on a move to secure more regular football and improve his chances of making France’s World Cup squad.
Despite that, Spurs are reluctant to let him go while their injury problems persist, knowing they cannot afford to weaken the squad further without guaranteed replacements lined up.
Thomas Frank is under pressure to turn results around, with just seven wins from 21 league games highlighting how difficult the first half of the season has been. Supporters are growing restless, and the club’s hierarchy understand that action is needed to restore belief and momentum.
A bold move for a player like Diomande would send a clear message that Tottenham are serious about changing their fortunes.
Whether a deal can be completed this month remains to be seen, but the intent is clear. Tottenham are ready to compete, ready to spend, and ready to act decisively if the chance arises. If Liverpool choose to wait, Spurs may seize the moment and land one of the most exciting young wingers in European football, potentially reshaping their attack and giving their season a much-needed lift.
