Tottenham are already making some progress on their transfer plans heading into 2026, with 'very advanced' discussions being held on the player side.
Tottenham make plans to sign new attacker
Spurs are believed to be ramping up their pursuit of attacking reinforcements ahead of the January transfer window, with Thomas Frank desperate to address the creative issues plaguing his side right now.
The Lilywhites were once again unconvincing against Newcastle on Tuesday, despite nicking a 2-2 draw courtesy of captain Cristian Romero's brace.
Romero's diving header and overhead kick in added time were Spurs' only shots on target the entire game, so it remains clear that the north Londoners could do with that extra injection of quality going forward.
FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa has reportedly emerged as one of the club's primary targets, with Spurs 'intent' on signing the 21-year-old, according to some reports.
The Spain international has impressed again this season with six goals and one assist in 11 league games for Porto, while his overall record stands at 37 goals in 62 appearances since joining the Portuguese giants from Atlético Madrid last year.
Dominic Solanke has been plagued by ankle problems since the start of 2025/2026, undergoing surgery in early October and remaining sidelined, with Mathys Tel, Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani arguably failing to set the world alight.
Kolo Muani's also suffered injury issues which have limited his availability, but the Frenchman did put in a stunning shift against parent club PSG in the Champions League last week.
He bagged a brace and an assist during the 5-3 defeat as Spurs' shining light, though he needs more support with Richarlison proving inconsistent and Mathys Tel still pretty raw.
That being said, with Solanke nearing a return, Tottenham are reportedly more likely to sign a wide forward than a central striker in January.
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo and Everton's Iliman Ndiaye are both rumoured targets to bolster Tottenham's attack, with the former's contract containing a £65 million release clause which will be active in early January.
However, Man City are just as keen on Semenyo as Spurs, meaning Frank's side could face an uphill battle against the Premier League title contenders.
A potential alternative to Semenyo, according to Sky Sports Switzerland's Sacha Tavolieri, comes in the form of RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande.
Tottenham in 'very advanced' discussions with Diomande's camp
As per the reporter, Tottenham are in 'very advanced' discussions with Diomande's representatives — positioning themselves alongside Liverpool as frontrunners in the race for his signature.
Spurs have monitored the Ivorian for months, and Tavolieri says that both the north Londoners and Arne Slot's side are pressing in negotiations with the 19-year-old's camp, though no club has yet made formal contact with Leipzig.
Diomande joined Leipzig for £17.5 million from Spanish side Leganes last summer and has quickly impressed, with the Bundesliga side now slapping a reported £88 million price tag on his head to ward off suitors.
The left-winger has scored four goals and racked up four assists in 14 appearances across all competitions this season, establishing himself as a star regular in Ole Werner's attacking setup.
The promising talent only made his first senior club appearance in March and has enjoyed a meteoric rise since then, with Leipzig now poised to demand a fee which could eclipse their record sale of Josko Gvardiol to City for £79 million.
Barcelona have also expressed rumoured interest but haven't opened negotiations with his agents, putting Liverpool and Tottenham in the driving seat.
Both Premier League clubs are even considering a January move, according to some reports (Foot Africa), though Leipzig are fully aware of the growing interest and haven't yet held talks with any club.
For Frank, the signing of Diomande could be a risky one, as he's only burst on the scene very recently and may cost serious money.