Tottenham are reportedly \u201con a mission\u201d to scout a young forward who could become the club\u2019s record signing after missing out on Antoine Semenyo, according to Fabrizio Romano.<\/p>\n
Spurs had been strongly linked with the Bournemouth winger both in the summer and ahead of the January window, with David Ornstein revealing that the club made a substantial contract offer to the Ghana international. However, Semenyo ultimately rejected Tottenham\u2019s advances, a decision that opened the door for Manchester City and Manchester United to move into pole position.<\/p>\n
Semenyo has attracted widespread interest from across the so-called big six following an outstanding start to the season, scoring eight goals in 16 Premier League appearances. Manchester City are now considered the frontrunners, with their willingness to complete a swift January deal aligning with the player\u2019s ambitions.<\/p>\n
Pep Guardiola has been full of praise for Semenyo, describing him as an extraordinary player with relentless energy, confidence and movement, noting his constant improvement and impact on games.<\/p>\n
With Semenyo no longer an option, Tottenham are turning their attention elsewhere as they look to strengthen Thomas Frank\u2019s attacking options. Romano has revealed that Spurs are closely monitoring RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande, who is currently representing Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.<\/p>\n
The 19-year-old played the full 90 minutes in his country\u2019s opening match against Mozambique and is expected to be one of the tournament\u2019s standout performers. Reports suggest the versatile winger, who can operate on either flank, would cost in excess of \u00a387 million \u2014 a fee that would surpass Tottenham\u2019s current transfer record.<\/p>\n
Diomande has enjoyed an impressive season with Leipzig, scoring seven goals and registering four assists in 16 appearances, including a hat-trick in a 6\u20130 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. The Bundesliga\u2019s official website has highlighted his explosive pace and close control, drawing comparisons with Borussia Dortmund and Germany forward Karim Adeyemi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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