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Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Tottenham made a genuine attempt to sign RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande during the current January transfer window, but were rebuffed by the German club.
The 19-year-old Ivorian midfielder has emerged as one of Europe’s most sought-after talents this season, attracting interest from the continent’s elite with his electrifying performances in the Bundesliga.
Tottenham tried to sign Yan Diomande this month
According to Romano, Tottenham tested Leipzig’s determination in a tangible way as they looked to strengthen their attacking options in the second half of the season.
However, the message from the Bundesliga side was emphatic: Yan Diomande is not for sale in January.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano revealed:
“Tottenham already tried in this January window but it didn’t happen. So there will be a lot of interest in Diomande, who is one of the most impressive players in the market right now. But in January, Leipzig wants to continue with the player.”
Leipzig, known for developing and selling talent on the cheap, are reportedly keen to keep the defender to ensure he meets their domestic and European targets this season.
While Spurs are keen to bring him to North London as soon as possible to help their push to finish the season, they have been forced to admit that a mid-season deal is off the table.
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Summer may be different
While Tottenham’s immediate pursuit has hit a wall, the race to sign Diomande is expected to explode once the summer window opens.
Romano noted that the competition will be intense, he said, “The message from Leipzig is that Diomande will not leave the team in the January window. They want to keep the player.
At the end of the summer it will be a different story, because Man Utd, PSG and Bayern Munich are sending their people after him.”
Diomande has been described as “one of the most interesting defenders on the market right now,” due to his explosive pace and technical ability on the ball.
With heavyweights such as Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain circling, Spurs will likely face a tougher battle to secure him in July than they would in January.
Leipzig are said to be asking 100 million euros for him, with a clear message that 60-70 million euros will not be enough to get a little sensation.
Yan Diomande’s impact on RB Leipzig
The 19-year-old has made 17 appearances this season, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists in all competitions.
His combination of speed, drive, and technical ability has earned him recognition as one of the most promising attacking talents in the Bundesliga.
| The club | Appearance | Goals | It helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| RB Leipzig | 17 | 7 | 4 |
Yan Diomande’s stats for RB Leipzig in all competitions
Adding a player of Diomande’s caliber would have given Tottenham greater tactical and attacking threat, but they now have to wait until the summer to challenge one of Europe’s brightest stars.
