Tottenham Hotspur have been told how much it’ll cost to sign highly rated RB Leipzig talent Yan Diomande.
According to The Athletic, Tottenham are huge admirers of the 19-year-old forward and have explored a potential January move.
Reports claim that Spurs have made a genuine move to test Leipzig’s resolve this month, but the Bundesliga club aren’t considering a mid-season sale.
Tottenham are looking to bolster Thomas Frank’s attacking options, especially with the club dealing with an alarming number of injury problems.
Spurs have already brought in Conor Gallagher to bolster their midfield ranks.
While that transfer may not have been the brightest idea, Gallagher adds more bodies to Tottenham’s midfield, which is what they need.
The North Londoners are now turning their attention to the frontline, and Diomande is a player who has been on their radar for a while.
Tottenham are not the only Premier League team eyeing a move for the Cote d’Ivoire international.
Manchester United have also explored a possible move, but Leipzig will only consider a mid-season sale if interested clubs are willing to pay more than €100 million (£87m).
Tottenham have no plans to fork out that sum on one player, so they may have to put their interest on hold until next summer.
Tottenham are unlikely to sign Diomande this month
Tottenham may have to wait until next summer before reviving their interest in Diomande.
Leipzig snapped him up from Leganes just last summer, but the teenager has been turning heads since making his debut for the Bundesliga club.
Diomande has racked up seven goals and four assists in 18 games across all competitions so far.
Red Bull managing director Oliver Mintzlaff has made it clear that the Ivorian will remain at Leipzig this month, claiming the club aren’t willing to sell for any price.
“With such a young player that we just signed (from Spain’s Leganes last July), you can’t give him away after just one year,” he said.
“In recent years, RB Leipzig has worked out that even top players can certainly stay longer.
“As chairman of the supervisory board, I would say that he will still be there next season, even if an offer of €80m or €90m comes.”