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title: "Tottenham in “very advanced” talks with Bundesliga starlet who has “got so much talent”"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Barnaby Lane"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2025-12-04T18:04:00Z"
modified: "2025-12-04T18:04:00Z"
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# Tottenham in “very advanced” talks with Bundesliga starlet who has “got so much talent”

[Tottenham Hotspur’s](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/) last fortnight has been nothing short of disastrous.

A humbling 4–1 North London Derby defeat to Arsenal — featuring a brutal hat-trick from almost-Spur Eberechi Eze — was followed by a wild 5–3 loss to PSG in the Champions League, with Vitinha helping himself to a treble.

That slide continued against Fulham as early defensive lapses and a costly mistake from Guglielmo Vicario sealed a 2–1 defeat.

Even midweek brought little relief: a 2–2 draw with Newcastle, rescued only by Cristian Romero scoring twice — including an outrageous last-gasp overhead kick. When your centre-back is your main goal threat, something’s wrong.

With the attack misfiring, [Spurs](https://spursnews.com/)are now turning to January in search of firepower.

## **Spurs in “Advanced” Talks for Diomande**

![RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande. (REUTERS/Annegret Hilse)](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-11-01T160030Z_1870736997_UP1ELB118GSD9_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-GERMANY-RBL-VFB-1024x666.jpg)

RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande. (REUTERS/Annegret Hilse)

Tottenham are in “very advanced” talks with the representatives of RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande, [according to Sky Sports.](https://www.sky-sport.ch/fr/articles/excl-tottenham-et-liverpool-en-pole-pour-yan-diomande-rb-leipzig-le-barca-en-retrait/)

Spurs have tracked the 19-year-old Ivorian – who has four goals and four assists this season – for months and recently stepped up discussions as Thomas Frank pushes for a dynamic attacker capable of stretching defences and adding unpredictability in the final third.

Liverpool are also heavily involved, viewing Diomande as a key option as they rebuild their frontline.

For now, Leipzig have not formally entered negotiations with any club, but are closely watching developments around the player — who was recently praised by his manager as [someone who has “got so much talent.”](https://x.com/RBLeipzig_EN/status/1993965280955977845)

Barcelona are monitoring the situation as well, though their interest remains at an early, exploratory stage with no official talks scheduled.

Leipzig have yet to set a public asking price, but competition between Premier League giants and Barça means they are expected to demand a significant fee for their emerging star.

A January battle for Diomande appears increasingly likely — and Tottenham, desperate to revive their season, seem determined to be at the front of the queue.