Yan Diomande in action for Ivory Coast against Germany at the World Cup (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Arsenal could reportedly be willing to pay the €100m asking price for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as he still hasn’t received an official offer from PSG.
Although the Ivory Coast international has agreed a contract with PSG, it seems the deal is still some way from being completed.
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That’s according to a report from German outlet Bild, who claim Arsenal are among the clubs to express a willingness to also meet Leipzig’s €100m valuation for Diomande.
It remains to be seen, however, how realistic this will be for the Gunners, as it seems Diomande himself is still making a move to the Parc des Princes his priority.
Yan Diomande transfer would raise uncomfortable questions for Arsenal
While there’s no doubt Arsenal need a top attacking player this summer, a move for Diomande would pose interesting and perhaps uncomfortable questions.
The talented 19-year-old could be a fantastic addition, but he mainly plays on the right-hand side like Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke.
We have occasionally seen Madueke fill in on the left, but Diomande surely wouldn’t settle for a role like that, and might be brought in to genuinely challenge Saka for a starting spot.
Saka’s form dipped last season from his usual high standards, and it may be that Mikel Arteta is ready to try making a change on that side, as well as on the left.
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Yan Diomande to Liverpool would make more sense
Bild’s report also mentions Liverpool, who have long been linked with Diomande, and that’s a deal that could make a lot more sense.
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