Arsenal Newsnow: Arsenal have made touch with Bayer Leverkusen in an attempt to acquire forward Moussa Diaby, 23-year-old, but the transfer fee might exceed €100 million
Arsenal Newsnow: Earlier this week, Dharmesh Sheth of Sky Sports reported that Arsenal had contacted Bayer Leverkusen about Moussa Diaby. The 23-year-old attacking dynamo from the Bundesliga might cost as much as €100 million. After missing out on Mykhaylo Mudryk, the Gunners are still looking for a wide offensive player.
Arsenal Newsnow: The offer for Moussa Diaby
When it came to the Emirates, everyone expected Mudryk to show up first. The winger has been quite vocal on Instagram about his desire to sign for Arsenal during this transfer window. Chelsea was able to persuade the Ukrainian player to sign with them even though he had been offered comparable compensation by Arsenal.
Arteta’s hopes of adding a wide offensive option were severely set back by Mudryk’s decision. Without enough backup for starters Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka, the Gunners might struggle. The Gunners are in a title battle and could use some help right about now.
A few possible candidates are being considered. But it’s possible that they won’t be accessible until the summer. Despite this, clubs may be willing to negotiate a trade for a star player if the right offer comes up. Examples include the emergence of Moussa Diaby as a prospective target and Bayer Leverkusen’s demand of roughly €100 million.
What’s next for the Gunners?
Dharmesh Sheth of Sky Sports has verified that Arsenal has been in touch with Bayer Leverkusen. In addition, he revealed that the sum is set at €100 million. Furthermore, he implied that the Bundesliga club had no plans to sell throughout the course of the current season. The Gunners’ position may change if they make a serious offer that’s close to the asking amount.
Leverkusen asked for a comparable fee in the summer. Some have speculated that this is a knock-on consequence of the Mudryk trade. Newcastle United are still considering it, although they may not spend that much for one player.
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Arsenal, who have offered comparable sums for Mudryk, may abandon their plan to spend much on a single player. Leverkusen, meanwhile, will highlight their 23-year-old’s background as a Bundesliga attacker. Statistically, the Frenchman outperforms the Ukrainian superstar by a wide margin.
Although the Gunners have opened lines of communication, progress in negotiations has been slow. Not knowing whether the player wants to move is also a concern.
