Tottenham Hotspur are big fans of a Bundesliga starlet, but they have to battle a whole host of Premier League clubs to land him.
It has been widely reported that Spurs are set to prioritise signing a top-class wide-forward in January.
One of the names on the club’s wishlist is a 19-year-old who has been outstanding since making the move from Spanish minnows Leganes to RB Leipzig in the summer.
The player in question is Yan Diomande, for whom Tottenham have held advanced talks, according to some sources.
Tottenham face intense competition for Yan Diomande
It has now been revealed by TEAMtalk that while Tottenham’s scouts have watched the Leipzig man closely this season, they are not the only ones to do so.
Diomande is also being monitored by Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Newcastle United ahead of the January window, but it is Liverpool who are currently leading the race for him.
The Reds’ scouts have been extremely impressed by the Ivory Coast international, and they have encouraged the Anfield hierarchy to secure his services in January.
Leipzig will not let Diomande leave on the cheap
TEAMtalk say that Leipzig are aware that their starlet is attracting plenty of interest ahead of the January window.
They claim that clubs would have to get close to Diomande’s £87m release clause to prise him away from the Red Bull Arena.
One Leipzig source told the outlet: “In terms of talent level, Red Bull has not experienced an interest like this since Erling Haaland. The ceiling for this kid is that high. However, it has to be pointed out that there is no for sale sign attached to him – Leipzig do not want to let him leave.”