Tottenham Hotspur are not giving up on a highly-rated winger even though the deck is stacked against them in the transfer race.Until a little over a week ago, it appeared as if Spurs were among the clubs leading the race for Yan Diomande, who has exploded at RB Leipzig this season, with seven goals and four assists to his name.However, the situation appears to have changed drastically over the last few days, with Tottenham thought to have fallen behind their rivals in the race for the Leipzig man.To make matters worse, Diomande himself has named Liverpool as his dream destination, which seemingly leaves the Lilywhites with a mountain to climb.Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP via Getty ImagesTottenham ready to go toe-to-toe with Liverpool for Yan DiomandeHowever, journalist Alan Nixon has now claimed that Spurs have not given up on their hopes of landing the Ivory Coast international just yet.He suggested that the North London club are prepared to battle it out with the Reds for the 19-year-old’s signature, and are willing to splash the cash on the winger.Nixon wrote on his Patreon: “Tottenham are taking on Liverpool in the race for Red Bull Leipzig wing sensation Diomande. Spurs are keen to splash out in this window and could top any offer for the Ivory Coast talent, who is just 19.“Liverpool have been hovering and see Diomande as a long-term capture, but Tottenham could make the big offer that lands him now. Diomande has shot to prominence with his speed and skills, and Spurs think a buy would work for them now and be an investment too. The auction may take the deal over £40 million, but Tottenham are backing Thomas Frank as they go for it in the market.”Spurs may have to forgo Diomande January dreamIt appears that Thomas Frank’s men may have to give up this deal for now and revisit it in the summer.This is because it has been widely reported that Leipzig are unlikely to let Diomande leave before the end of this month.Over the last 24 hours, Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Tottenham did try seriously for Diomande, but Leipzig made it clear he is not for sale in January.READ MORE: Tottenham receive positive hint in pursuit of £50m attacker who has impressed scoutsThe post Tottenham not afraid of Liverpool competition for £40m-plus winger with 11 G/A appeared first on Spurs Web.