Arsenal have enquired about the availability of Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig following their loss in the pursuit of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, according to multiple reports from English outlets including Talksport. The North London club are assessing the feasibility of a deal for the Ivorian winger, though he is also attracting significant interest from other European giants.
Rogers completed a British record transfer to Chelsea earlier this week for a fee of €137 million, leaving Arsenal seeking reinforcements in the attacking line. Christos Tzolis, formerly of Fortuna Düsseldorf, is nearing a move to the Emirates Stadium, but the club are also considering Diomande as a potential addition. Arsenal’s interest comes as Diomande also holds advanced talks with Paris Saint-Germain, and Liverpool have not yet completely ruled themselves out of the running.
RB Leipzig are reportedly demanding a transfer fee exceeding €100 million for Diomande, who joined the Bundesliga side last year from CD Leganés for a reported €20 million. The 19-year-old enjoyed a productive debut season with Leipzig, scoring 12 goals across all competitions. He also represented Côte d'Ivoire at the recent World Cup, further enhancing his reputation.
The Bundesliga club are not necessarily compelled to sell Diomande this summer and are open to the possibility of retaining his services for another season. This stance potentially complicates Arsenal’s pursuit, especially given the competition from PSG and Liverpool. Diomande is believed to favour a move to a Champions League club, which could favour PSG's chances given Arsenal's absence from the competition this season. Should Arsenal successfully secure Diomande, it would significantly strengthen their attacking options and provide competition for places in the forward line.
Arsenal’s swift move for Diomande signals their intent to quickly address the gap left by missing out on Rogers, demonstrating their ambition to remain competitive at the top of the Premier League.
