Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has confirmed his side will be active in January after agreeing a £35 million deal with Crystal Palace to sell Brennan Johnson, with the Wales international now poised to make a decision on his immediate future.
The north London club are already lining up potential replacements as they prepare for the Europa League hero's departure, with multiple targets identified to fill the void left by last season's top scorer.
Frank reiterated in a press conference today that Spurs will be on the hunt for new signings in January, following Monday's breakthrough in negotiations with Palace.
“We will be in the market. We are definitely interested in, if we can, strengthening the squad. We will do that," Frank told reporters.
“I've said it a few times before that things are important because of different types you can add to a squad.
“The main bit is the ones we add need to be ones that we really think can improve the team. Then, like normal, there can be outgoings if you want to try to make a sharp squad.”
Johnson has struggled for regular football under the Dane, despite scoring 18 goals across all competitions last term, including the winner in the Europa League final against Man United that ended the club's 17-year trophy drought.
Palace have emerged as frontrunners to land the 24-year-old after striking terms with Tottenham, though Bournemouth, Everton and Sunderland could also make a late move (Fabrizio Romano).
The Cherries in particular are ready to match Palace's offer as they desperately seek a replacement for Antoine Semenyo, who is on the verge of joining Man City.
Johnson has started just six Premier League matches this season after Mohammed Kudus arrived from West Ham and immediately established himself as Frank's preferred right-wing option.
Now, with the Welshman close to departing N17, Frank's side are weighing up possible heirs.
One of them could be RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande, who has enjoyed a stellar 2025/2026 thus far after emerging as one of the Bundesliga's standout talents.
Yan Diomande's camp tempted to join Tottenham after talks
BBC journalist Sami Mokbel reported today that Diomande is on Spurs' list of potential Johnson replacements, with TEAMtalk now sharing a further update.
According to their sources, Tottenham have held 'very advanced' discussions with Diomande's entourage over a potential January transfer as the north London club prepares to lose Johnson.
The 19-year-old is 'firmly' on Frank's radar to bolster his attacking options amid Johnson's imminent departure, and they've also scouted him extensively.
What's more, it is believed that Diomande's camp view Spurs as an 'attractive destination' thanks to the playing time on offer.
The teenager has made an immediate impression in Germany since arriving from Spanish side Leganes last summer.
Diomande has registered seven goals and four assists across all competitions this season, earning widespread recognition as one of the German top flight's most exciting prospects.
His current involvement at AFCON with the Ivory Coast could delay any potential transfer though, with the winger unlikely to be available until mid-January at the earliest if his nation progresses deep into the tournament.
Leipzig have placed a massive valuation on the forward too, with reports suggesting a fee of around £87 million would be required to secure his services.
"He's a left-winger with outstanding speed, can dribble, is very athletic and can finish," Leipzig director Marcel Schafer told the press earlier this year.
"He also never gives up the ball and works for the team. Despite all the excitement, we should give Yan enough time to settle into life in Leipzig and the Bundesliga."
Ole Werner's side are under no immediate financial pressure to sell either, having negotiated lucrative sales last summer, and Diomande remains contracted until 2030 with no release clause inserted into his deal.
Competition for the winger's signature remains fierce across Europe.
Liverpool, Man United, Chelsea and Barcelona have all expressed interest in recent weeks, with multiple clubs dispatching scouts to monitor his performances as well as Spurs.
Diomande's turning heads, and it appears almost every top side in the land is weighing up a move beyond the new year.