Arsenal have turned their attention to RB Leipzig forward, Yan Diomande and have made inquiries regarding the 19-year-old, as reported by football.london.
The club has been actively seeking an upgrade for the left wing, with Diomande being one of the players under consideration.
Mikel Arteta’s team is among several clubs keen to stay updated on the situation of the Ivorian international.
The Gunners have faced setbacks in their pursuit of new wide players, particularly after losing out on Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for £117 million.
Rogers opted for the West London club despite Arsenal’s prolonged interest, as they were unable to meet the asking price, which was estimated at around £80 million for the England international.
In light of this, sporting director Andrea Berta has shifted focus to other options, scouting players such as Bradley Barcola, Mika Godts, and Kerim Alajbegovic.
Diomande has attracted interest from multiple clubs, with Liverpool’s attempt to pay a fee around £85 million being rejected.
The player reportedly prefers a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain; however, the French club has yet to meet the asking price, which is believed to be approximately £94 million.
Arsenal’s inquiry is thought to have been merely exploratory, and the club has not progressed further in the transfer window.
Last season, the 19-year-old netted 12 goals and provided nine assists in the Bundesliga, contributing to Leipzig’s third-place finish and their qualification for the UEFA Champions League, thereby enhancing their financial standing.
Arsenal was unable to finalize a deal with the German club last summer for Benjamin Sesko and declined to meet the £73.7 million asking price that Manchester United eventually paid.
Berta has since turned to Viktor Gyokeres, who scored 14 goals and became the club’s top scorer during their Premier League title win. There is a strong intent to enhance the left flank following Leandro Trossard’s departure.
(Daily Post)
