Manchester United and Liverpool are both ahead of Tottenham in the race to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande in the summer transfer window, according to a report from Football Insider.
Liverpool are likely to be in the market for a new winger in the summer, with Mohamed Salah's future uncertain, while he's also reaching the latter stages of his career.
Manchester United could be set for a busy summer themselves, looking to back a potential new manager with Michael Carrick only signing a deal as manager until the end of the season.
Spurs might find it tricky to make transfer plans as it stands, as it's unclear whether they will even be a Premier League side heading into the 2026/2027 campaign.
Diomande is one of the most sought-after talents in world football at the moment, and he could have a host of options to choose from when the window opens up again.
Man Utd, Tottenham, Liverpool: Diomande Update
Yan Diomande
According to Football Insider, Tottenham are facing an 'uphill battle' to secure the signature of Diomande in the summer transfer window. Spurs' chances of qualifying for the Champions League, or even any form of European football, are incredibly thin, which is going to make it tricky to attract the level of player they want.
Manchester United and Liverpool are believed to be ahead of Tottenham in the race to sign Diomande this summer, with Spurs unlikely to be able to compete with the aforementioned duo.
It's claimed that Diomande, who has been described as a 'generational talent' and compared to Erling Haaland, could cost in the region of £80m, and without European football, there's even an argument to suggest Tottenham couldn't afford the Leipzig man.
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This could end up being a common theme for Tottenham in the coming months, while players like Diomande aren't even worth discussing if the worst does happen and they are relegated from the Premier League.
Spurs are unlikely to be playing European football next season, and it wouldn't be a surprise if some of their key stars push to leave, so it could be a downward spiral for the north London club.
Tottenham's only route to European football for the 2026/2027 campaign might just be through winning the Champions League, and that seems like an almost impossible task considering their current form.
How Much is Diomande Worth in Today's Market?
Yan Diomande
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how much Diomande is worth in the current market.
Realistic transfer valuation: ~£52–£61 million (converted from €60–70m), based on widespread reporting around elite-club interest.
Internal club asking price: ~£86 million (converted from €100m), reflecting RB Leipzig’s strong negotiating stance.
Data-model valuation: Analytical platforms project a lower economic value of roughly £39 million (converted from ~€45m), accounting for age profile and sample size.
Contract leverage: Deal running to 2030 materially strengthens Leipzig’s position, supporting a premium above model value.
Summary: Fair present value sits around £55–£60m, but a deal could require £75–£85m in a competitive market.