According to multiple reports, Manchester City are in formal negotiations with Leipzig over the signing of Yan Diomande. The forward has been a target for some time, and talks are said to be intensifying as the window progresses. The player remains under contract, but movement looks increasingly likely the longer talks go on. Crystal Palace, Newcastle and Bayern Munich remain in the background, but for now, Manchester City are leading the way in ongoing talks. Alongside this, Leipzig are said to be exploring Maxime Esteve and Fisnik Asllani with Manchester City likewise connected to Ayyoub Bouaddi, Malo Gusto and Enzo Fernandez. Want more transfer rumours like this? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for up-to-the-minute transfer news direct to your feed.