Liverpool and Tottenham in two-way battle for Bundesliga dribbling wizard Yan Diomande

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are leading the race to sign RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, according to Sky Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri.

The Reds think he can bring more dynamism and flair to their team. Spurs have been following the player for several months, and his profile appeals to manager Thomas Frank.

Barcelona have also expressed interest in him, but have yet to open negotiations with his representatives.

Diomande made his senior debut in March 2025 for Spanish club CD Leganes and has subsequently enjoyed a meteoric rise.

The promising left-winger joined Leipzig in a €20 million transfer last summer and has established himself as a regular in the first team.

He has made 14 appearances in all competitions, bagging four goals and four assists.

Diomande has taken the Bundesliga by storm with his trickery, averaging 2.8 successful dribbles per game, the highest in the division.

He also thrives in ball progression, ranking in the 99th percentile for progressive carries, and links play well, sitting in the 81st percentile for key passes.

However, Diomande needs to improve his crossing, as he ranks in the 26th percentile for completed crosses.

Leipzig have placed a €100m valuation on Diomande, potentially making him the club’s highest-ever sale, eclipsing the €90m Manchester City paid for Josko Gvardiol.

Stats from datamb.com, sofascor.com & transfermarkt.com.