Real Madrid are said to be ramping up their efforts to sign a player Arsenal have enquired about this summer. The Gunners are not hiding their pursuit of a left-winger this summer , with Mikel Arteta desperate to finally address the left side of his attack, which has been the weakest side for some time, even if Leandro Trossard did play an important role there last season.
Arsenal are willing to spend big money on a new left winger , but they must also balance their search with their pursuit of a new number 8, with Arteta keen to add to his midfield. But top players are not easy to sign, and that has so far proved the case for the Gunners this summer, with Chelsea snatching Morgan Rogers from their grasp, and the search goes on.
Arsenal have reached out to Yan Diomande
Speaking last week, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reported that Arsenal had reached out to winger Yan Diomande over a potential move for the RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast star. Romano said: "Then talking about the wingers’ market, we have to see how Arsenal will react – wingers and strikers – because this depends on opportunities. For example, just to give you some context, Arsenal over the last few days made some checks with the agents of Yan Diomande from Red Bull Leipzig to understand if there was still a chance to enter the deal.
“But don’t forget Diomande has an agreement on personal terms with Paris Saint-Germain, and Paris Saint-Germain are in negotiations with Leipzig. But, for example, Arsenal made some calls to understand the situation of Diomande, just to give you context of what happened over the recent days.”
Diomande's profile raised even further during the World Cup, when he impressed with Ivory Coast, and many expect the 19-year-old to be the next winger superstar, already climbing towards the top level at his young age.
Leipzig chief Marcel Schafer has said of the winger: “He’s a left winger with outstanding pace, strong dribbling, athleticism and a real eye for goal. On top of that, he never gives up on a ball and plays with great team spirit.”
Real Madrid make their move for Diomande
While DIomande is said to have agreed to join PSG, Real Madrid are now said to be making a move, with David Ornstein reporting on X : "EXCL: Real Madrid enter race to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. #RMFC in club-to-club talks with #RBLeipzig over winger. Paris Saint-Germain retain interest + 19yo chose #PSG as next destination but not yet at level of finance required."
Romano followed that update up with another claim of Arsenal interest, but Diomande is not keen to make the move to the Premier League. "Manchester City and Arsenal made calls for Yan Diomande over last 10 days but player’s not opening doors," Romano posted. “No bids from PL + only club going all in to face PSG is Real Madrid with first €90m plus €10m bid rejected by RB Leipzig.”
Arsenal look to be out of the race, but they are said to be interested in Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr, so Los Blancos signing Diomande could help.
The Gunners are hoping to repeat their Aaron Ramsey success with another young Welsh talent
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