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Tottenham Hotspur are among the top European clubs keeping a close eye on RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande, according to Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg.

The Lilywhites splashed the cash in the summer to add Kota Takai, Joao Palhinha, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani to their squad, but new manager Thomas Frank is still keen to make further additions in the winter market to give his side the best chance of success going forward.

A new forward is said to be seen as a priority, amid question marks over the Tottenham futures of Richarlison, Kolo Muani, Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson, and they have now identified a candidate for the role.

Tottenham Want to Sign Yan Diomande

Diomande, who has been described as an 'incredible talent', only moved to RB Leipzig in the summer from La Liga outfit Leganes, but has ripped up the Bundesliga since his arrival with six goals and two assists in ten top-flight starts.

The Ivorian has now been valued at aroud £86m by Leipzig ahead of a potential exit in the summer of 2026, and that hasn't put off the likes of Tottenham from keeping a close eye on his situation.

Plettenberg reports that there have been no concrete or advanced talks with any club yet, however, a move after the 2026 World Cup hasn't been ruled out. Diomande is under contract until 2030 and has no release clause.

Diomande Would Take Spurs to Next Level

While Spurs did plenty of good business in the transfer window in the summer, they have had issues on the pitch with the team playing the way Frank wants them to, which has led to some unrest with the fans.

But the signing of a genuinely top-class left-winger, who has superstar potential, would help take the team to the next level, and would be a real statement from the board that they are ready to push the club forward.

Diomande is being courted by some of the world's biggest sides, but Tottenham would be able to offer him a guaranteed starting spot in his favourite position, which could help things in negotiations, and it's now evident that they are ready to make their move and break their club record to get him through the door.

Tottenham Hotspur are showing interest in signing promising Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic, according to Calcio Mercato.

The North London side have reportedly identified the 20-year-old talent as a potential reinforcement to Thomas Frank’s squad, with sporting director Fabio Paratici particularly keen on his arrival.

Paratici is said to have already made enquiries regarding Stankovic, son of Inter Milan hero and 2010 Champions League winner Dejan.

Several clubs around Europe are believed to be keeping tabs on the ‘exceptional’ midfielder, who only joined Brugge from Inter in July, penning a four-year contract.

Tottenham Eyeing Aleksandar Stankovic

According to Calcio Mercato, Inter inserted a €23m buyback clause in their deal to sell Stankovic to Brugge this summer, with the fee set to rise by €2m in 2027.

The Nerazzurri are reportedly already considering bringing back the 20-year-old to the club after the season, amid his standout displays in Belgium this campaign.

Stankovic has been a key player for Brugge since joining, making 20 appearances across all competitions and registering two goal contributions.

The 20-year-old has started in all six of the club’s Champions League matches, including the 3-0 loss to Arsenal on Wednesday and the entertaining 3-3 draw with Barcelona last month.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Stankovic has won four senior caps for Serbia.

Stankovic did not make a single senior appearance for Inter before departing, despite captaining the Serie A giants’ youth side.

The Serbia international spent last season on loan at Swiss side FC Luzern, where he scored three goals and provided two assists in 40 appearances.

Tottenham Ready to Sell Bissouma

Tottenham are ready to axe Yves Bissouma from the club in January after yet another disciplinary issue off the pitch, with the midfielder filmed inhaling laughing gas again.

The North London side have reportedly made the decision to part ways with the Malian at the turn of the year, as he has no future in the squad under Thomas Frank.

Bissouma, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has yet to play a single minute for Spurs this season as he remains sidelined with an injury.

Rangers are gearing up for a busy January in the transfer market. Danny Rohl has taken charge as head coach but is facing a huge uphill battle as he looks to get his side challenging at the top end of the Scottish Premiership.

After a disappointing summer in terms of transfers, the Gers have plenty of work to do in order to strengthen their squad for the second half of the campaign and beyond. Unfortunately for Rohl, it's unlikely that new signings will be made unless some high-profile stars are also moved on with one player in particular attracting admiring glances.

Nico Raskin Firmly On Tottenham's Radar

Rangers are facing a real battle to keep hold of star man, Nico Raskin. According to Football Insider, Rangers would find it very difficult to turn down a bid for the midfielder.

Tottenham have already been linked with a move for the player and have been impressed by his performances at both club and international level.

Described as 'phenomenal', Raskin is under contract until 2028. While Rohl does not want to lose the player, he could have no choice if Spurs look to firm up their interest with a formal bid for the player.

Raskin Sale Could Be Blessing For Rangers

The thought of losing Nico Raskin is unbearable for Rangers fans, but it might not be the worst thing in the world as far as the club are concerned.

The Glaswegian giants recruited a number of players over the summer but so far this term, those recruits have done little to improve the fortunes of the Gers who have struggled to replace the stars who have led them in previous seasons.

As a result, the feeling is that Rangers need two or three strong transfer windows in order to reinvent Rohl's squad and make them fit for purpose in their quest of challenging for the Scottish Premiership title once again.

Doing this won't be cheap, though. Signing quality players will cost money and that's why a potential deal to sell Raskin could be very important for the future of this Rangers side. Selling him to a club like Tottenham means that the Ibrox side will undoubtedly attract a significant fee for a player who has more than two and a half years left on his contract.

If that money can then be reinvested in the playing squad, Rangers could be on the right track as they look to climb to the summit of Scottish football once again.

Tottenham Hotspur have held talks over a potential January move for England striker Ivan Toney, journalist Graeme Bailey has claimed.

The North London side are looking to bolster Thomas Frank’s attacking options at the turn of the year and could reunite the Dane with his former Brentford striker.

Toney, who is now in his second season at Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, is understood to be open to a return to England to boost his chances of securing a spot in the England squad for the 2026 World Cup, although his prospects appear slim at the moment.

Thomas Tuchel was reportedly not impressed by the £400,000 per week striker when he called up Toney to the squad in June, and the player's camp are not anticipating that the situation could easily change, even if he moves back to England in January.

Tottenham Eyeing Move for Ivan Toney

According to Bailey, Frank would be open to a reunion with Toney in January as he is keen on bolstering his attacking options further next month.

Spurs welcomed the likes of Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus and Randal Kolo Muani during the summer transfer window, but the three forwards have scored just three Premier League goals between them since.

With Dominic Solanke still recovering from a long-term ankle injury and Richarlison leading the goalscoring charts with six efforts in 15 appearances, it has become evident that Spurs need a proper out-and-out attacker to boost their underperforming line-up.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Toney has netted 36 goals in 85 Premier League appearances.

A move for Toney would be a step in that direction, given the 'world-class' striker’s outstanding numbers for Al-Ahli.

Last season, the England international netted 30 times and provided six assists in 44 appearances across all competitions. He already has 12 goals in 18 appearances this term.

Tottenham Eyeing Yan Diomande

Tottenham appear to have several attackers on their shortlist ahead of the January window, with RB Leipzig rising star Yan Diomande also among the options.

According to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano, the 19-year-old is being followed by several clubs amid his breakout season in Germany.

Diomande, who only joined Leipzig from Spanish side Leganes in July, has seven goals and four assists in 15 appearances for the Bundesliga side.

With a grand total of 64 teams still left in the competition, the FA Cup third round draw has now taken place. All eyes will likely be on Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa, which is arguably the glamour tie of the round.

Current holders Crystal Palace, who beat Manchester City 1-0 in the 2024/25 final thanks to Eberechi Eze's goal, will take on Macclesfield away from home.

The third round will be played across the weekend of Saturday, 10 January. There are no replays if any games end in a draw, however, as all ties will go to extra-time and then to a penalty shoot-out if necessary. Brackley Town or Burton Albion meet tonight as the final match of the second round. The winner will meet Boreham Wood.

With former England internationals Joe Cole and Peter Crouch tasked with drawing the balls this evening, here are the results:

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa

Perhaps the most eye-catching fixture of the round will be Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa. Spurs last won the FA Cup in 1991, while Villa have not done so since 1957, although were finalists in 2015, losing to Arsenal.

Unai Emery's men have been in fine form and will hope to continue that in this tournament. Thomas Frank has struggled to get the best out of his new team at home so far, so the trip is not quite as daunting as it could be for Villa.

Manchester United will play Premier League rivals Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford, while Everton's match up with Sunderland is another top flight meeting. Newcastle United will also face Bournemouth, with Eddie Howe hosting his former side.

Arsenal travel away to Portsmouth, Liverpool host Barnsley, Manchester City host Exeter City, and Chelsea are away at Charlton in the other games containing the traditional favourites.

Yves Bissouma is facing an uncertain future with Tottenham after being filmed inhaling laughing gas — a year after being suspended for the same thing.

The Spurs midfielder has struggled under new boss Thomas Frank and hasn't made a single appearance for Tottenham this term. Frank left him out of the squad for the UEFA Super Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain in August due to 'persistent lateness'. He's since been suffering with an ankle injury which has kept him out of contention.

Now, as a result of his latest disciplinary issue, Bissouma is facing an uncertain future in north London.

Tottenham Launch Probe Into Bissouma Conduct

Tottenham confirmed on Friday night that they had launched a probe after footage emerged of Bissouma inhaling a nitrous oxide balloon at a party. Nitrous oxide can lead to brain disorders, depression, memory loss, incontinence, hallucinations and nerve damage.

The latest footage, revealed by The Sun, appears to have been filmed in the early hours of November 3, with Bissouma since removing any mention of Tottenham from his Instagram account.

It comes after the player posted a clip on his Snapchat account last August of him inhaling "hippy crack". Bissouma was suspended by Tottenham and later issued an apology for his "severe lack of judgement."

A Spurs spokesman said of the new video: “We are looking into the events and it will be dealt with as an internal matter.”

Bissouma's Days With Tottenham Are Numbered

This latest off-field incident will surely spell the end for Bissouma's Tottenham career. Having joined for £60million from Brighton in the summer of 2022, the midfielder has gone on to make 100 appearances for the club, scoring two goals.

Now 29 years of age and earning £68,750 per week, Bissouma's contract in north London expires next summer, however Spurs have the option to extend that deal by 12 months if they choose to.

Based on his conduct, it would be a surprise if Tottenham wanted to extend his contract in order for him to continue playing for the club, however a one-year extension would open up the possibility of Spurs being able to cut their losses on the player and recoup some form of transfer fee.

Yet to feature under Frank, it's possible that the player has played his last game for Tottenham. An excellent player on his day, it's just a shame that Spurs fans haven't been able to see the best of him.

Thomas Frank has a new, undroppable star following a standout performance against Brentford.

The Tottenham boss was facing his old club on Saturday afternoon and guided his club to a much-needed 2-0 win over the Bees to give them an almighty boost in the Premier League.

Goals from Richarlison and Xavi Simons made the difference in north London, with the latter putting in one of his best performances in a Spurs shirt. Simons will be grateful for one Tottenham teammate who put in a brilliant performance that allowed him to strut his stuff in front of his home supporters.

Archie Gray Stars in Tottenham Win

While he wasn't the headline-grabber on paper, Archie Gray put in a top-level display against Brentford. Lining up in midfield against Rodrigo Bentancur, the former Leeds starlet put in an excellent performance that set the tone for Spurs on the afternoon.

The 19-year-old completed 32 passes with a success rate of 94%. He also made eight defensive contributions throughout to help Frank's side to a clean sheet.

Described as 'phenomenal', Gray had 50 touches and completed five passes into the final third as he took control of the game, winning two ground duels in the process.

At such a young age, Frank will no doubt be very excited about what the 19-year-old showed on a big afternoon for Tottenham.

Gray Is Now Undroppable For Spurs

Such was the quality of his performance, Archie Gray must surely now be regarded as one of the first names on Thomas Frank's teamsheet.

While Bentancur and Pape Sarr have regularly been used in the heart of the midfield this term, Gray has regularly impressed this term. More than that, his performance against Brentford was crucial in unlocking Xavi Simons.

Simons was the star of the show, but that was partially down to the performance of Gray. Dominating in midfield, it meant that Simons was let loose and able to play his natural attacking game with real success on a big afternoon for Spurs.

The duo worked incredibly well alongside each other and that combination could be key to improving Tottenham's performances in the weeks ahead.

Simons has the ability to be a real difference-maker this term and if Gray can help him to show that on a regular basis then his involvement seems like a no-brainer.

Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford will go head-to-head in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon in north London, with both teams looking for a much-needed win.

Thomas Frank's side are winless in their last five in all competitions, rescuing a late 2-2 draw away at Newcastle in midweek thanks to captain Cristian Romero's double. Keith Andrews' outfit, on the other hand, have lost three of their last five, including against Arsenal in midweek at the Emirates Stadium.

Both sides are dealing with some injury concerns in the build up to this game too, and this is how GIVEMESPORT expects the teams to line up.

Tottenham Team News

Spurs have had a number of injury issues all season long, and Frank is still set to be without at least six first-team players for this game. James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are long-term absentees with knee injuries, while Dominic Solanke is said to be edging closer to a return following ankle surgery.

But Yves Bissouma (ankle), Kota Takai (thigh) and Radu Dragusin (knee) are yet to feature this season and there is no sign of a return yet.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Frank shared an update on his squad ahead of the game.

"There's competition for that left-side role. We're playing games every third or fourth day so we need rotation but also someone hasn't put their foot down on the left position.

"No [update on Solanke and Kulusevski]. When they are ready to be close to joining the squad then I will provide an update."

Tottenham Predicted XI

Tottenham Predicted XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van De Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bergvall; Kudus, Xavi Simons, Tel; Kolo Muani.

Tottenham Predicted Substitutes: Kinsky (GK), Udogie (DEF), Danso (DEF), Gray (MID), Bentancur (MID), Sarr (MID), Richarlison (FWD), Johnson (FWD), Odobert (FWD).

With a packed schedule, Frank is likely to rotate his side again for this game and that should see the likes of Djed Spence, Mathys Tel and Xavi Simons come into the starting lineup.

That should see £255,000-a-week duo Richarlison and Brennan Johnson named on the bench, while Rodrigo Bentancur and Destiny Udogie could also be rested.

Brentford Team News

After replacing Frank in the summer, Andrews has had a mixed start to life as Brentford manager and will look to get back to winning ways here. Igor Thiago was rested in midweek but should start once more after coming on as a substitute.

Fabio Carvalho is a long-term absentee after rupturing his ACL, while Antonio Milambo is also out for the season. Josh DaSilva is dealing with a knee issue of his own and won't return until the new year, but Reiss Nelson and Aaron Hickey could return this weekend after missing the Arsenal defeat.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Andrews shared an update on his squad ahead of the game.

"We're in a good place. Lads haven’t done too much since (Wednesday), the exertions of the last two games over a space of a few days, and obviously getting ready for tomorrow against Spurs. So we're in a pretty good place.”

Brentford Predicted XI

Brentford Predicted XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Hickey; Henderson, Jensen; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago.

Brentford Predicted Substitutes: Valdimarsson (GK), Pinnock (DEF), Ajer (DEF), Henry (DEF), Janelt (MID), Onyeka (MID), Yarmolyuk (MID), Lewis-Potter (MID), Nelson (FWD).

The Bees are likely to go back to the side that saw them claim victory over Burnley last weekend, which means Jordan Henderson, Igor Thiago and Aaron Hickey should return.

The January transfer window is quickly approaching and Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that both Liverpool and Tottenham are tracking a young forward.

The Reds had a record-breaking transfer window in the summer as they spent big on bringing in the likes of Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Giovanni Leoni, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, but they have had a difficult campaign so far and could look to strengthen further in the winter.

Spurs, on the other hand, also had a busy window and signed Kota Takai, Joao Palhinha, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani, but have been dealing with a number of injury issues, leaving Thomas Frank looking for more reinforcements.

Romano: Spurs and Liverpool Eyeing Diomande

One player who is of interest to both clubs is RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande, who has lit up the Bundesliga this season with some impressive performances, having joined from Leganes last summer.

The 19-year-old, who has been described as 'one of the best young talents in the world', has registered four goals and two assists so far this season, but his performances have seen the German side slap an £88m price tag on his head already.

Romano, who was writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, was asked about interest in the Ivory Coast international from the Premier League, with Spurs and Liverpool both name-checked, and he revealed that the links are genuine, but nothing is concrete yet.

"There are at least 4/5 clubs following the player. Nothing is concrete at the moment, but interest from several clubs is genuine."

Diomande is capable of playing on both wings, and has electric pace and great trickery which would undoubtedly make him an excellent options for both sides.

Both Spurs and Liverpool are keen to bring in a left-winger, and Diomande's capability to play there and bring entertainment and quality to the side will surely be a big help, although the price tag is probably too high for both sides currently.

Tottenham and Liverpool Need a Left Winger

While both clubs have got plenty of quality in attack, the left-wing position is a bit of a problem area for them.

Liverpool currently have Cody Gakpo as first-choice with youngster Rio Ngumoha as the back-up option, while Florian Wirtz has also played in that position this season. But the German is at his best as a number ten, and Gakpo has been largely poor this season, suggesting he needs competition for his place.

Spurs, meanwhile, lost captain Son Heung-Min in the summer and didn't replace him directly, which has seen Richarlison, Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert used as a left-winger this season. But none of them have impressed, and a more natural option in that role could help Thomas Frank's setup.

Leipzig are well known for being tough negotiators, but if a deal can be agreed then it will have to be at a fair price, so it will be interesting to see what happens in the coming weeks.

Tottenham are in the market to bolster their forward options in 2026, and one superstar would be open to making the move to north London in January.

Spurs had a busy summer transfer window as Thomas Frank added Kota Takai, Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha, Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani to his squad, but the team have had a mixed campaign to date and the Dane has faced criticism for his pragmatic style of play.

The Lilywhites have had to deal with a number of injury issues throughout the season too, and now the club are eyeing potential reinforcements during the winter window to strengthen their bid for trophies.

Tottenham Eyeing Real Madrid Star Rodrygo

Real Madrid star Rodrygo, who has been dubbed 'world-class' by Luka Modric, was one of the biggest talking points in the summer transfer window, with many expecting him to move on after he fell down the pecking order under Xabi Alonso.

However, while he decided to stay at the Bernabeu to fight for his place, he has found regular game time difficult to come by and recently reached 30 games without a goal for the Spanish giants - breaking an unwanted record in club history.

With the 2026 World Cup coming next summer, the 24-year-old, who earns £350,000-a-week, is keen to keep his place in Carlo Ancelotti's squad for the tournament, and it's understood that he is considering a move away as a result.

According to TEAMtalk, Real Madrid don't want to let Rodrygo leave the club in January as they want to keep their squad together for the season, but they have placed a £70m asking price on his head for interested parties.

Intermediaries are said to be working on a deal to get him out of the Spanish capital, and he would be open to a move to the Premier League to join one of six clubs, with Tottenham said to be on that list of options who are actually showing an interest in his services.

Rodrygo Signing Takes Tottenham Up a Level

While Frank has got good attacking options at his disposal, a left winger is something that would undoubtedly take the team to a new level.

Currently, the manager is being forced to use Richarlison, Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel out wide because of injuries to James Maddison, Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski, and it's clear that Rodrygo is a better option than all of them.

A deal may be expensive, but if it can help the north London side to get higher up the table and deeper into competitions, then it would be worth every penny, and may be something that can help get the fans back on the manager's side too.