Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced talks with the representatives of RB Leipzig youngster Yan Diomande, and he could be tempted by a move to the Premier League in January.
GIVEMESPORT sources confirmed on Tuesday that Crystal Palace had agreed a £35m fee with Tottenham for the potential signing of Brennan Johnson. The Welsh international is yet to confirm whether he wants to join the Eagles, while Everton and Bournemouth are also keen.
If Johnson does complete a departure from Spurs, which is feeling likely at the moment, then they will be forced to find a replacement in the upcoming market. Whether Tottenham sign a ready-made star to make an immediate impact or an up-and-coming talent remains to be seen, and it appears the latter could be high on their shortlist.
Tottenham Eyeing Yan Diomande in January
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham are in advanced discussions with the agent of RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande ahead of a possible move in the summer transfer window. The 19-year-old is believed to be tempted by a move to the Premier League, and Spurs could look to sign him as a replacement for Johnson.
A host of other clubs are also interested in Diomande, described as a 'gamebreaker', including sides from the Premier League, but his entourage believed a move to Spurs could be ideal for regular game time. If Tottenham can manage to fend off the competition for his signature, it could be a smart addition for the north London outfit heading into the second half of the season.
Diomande Will Need Time at Tottenham
Signing players from around Europe is always a risk, as there is no guarantee they are able to adapt to Premier League football. We've seen with players at Spurs, such as Xavi Simons, that it's going to take time, with the Dutch international yet to show what he's truly capable of since his move to Tottenham.
Simons flourished in the Bundesliga, just like Diomande is doing now, but he's yet to adapt to the rigours of the Premier League. Diomande will need time to adapt and fully flourish, just like Simons, so asking him to arrive in England and make an immediate impact might be a tough ask, but there's no doubt he's a player with plenty of potential if given time to develop.