Arsenal have reportedly taken the ‘lead’ in the race for Moussa Diaby, with other rivals also in the chase for the winger.
According to L’Equipe via Sport Witness, Arsenal are currently in the ‘lead’ for Moussa Diaby.
The 23-year-old Bundesliga attacker could move in the summer, with steady interest coming from Premier League clubs, including Newcastle United and Manchester United.
Arsenal have been in the market for a new right winger, and many had expected them to sign one in the summer.
The Gunners are focused on bringing their primary targets to the club, with the search for the new attacker on the back burner.
Chelsea are demanding around £70 million for Havertz, but Arsenal are confident of closing to deal for about £60 million.
Hence, it’s difficult to see Arsenal cough up another considerable transfer fee in their pursuit of a new wide attacker.
Moreover, they have already retained Reiss Nelson to a new deal, plus the potential Havertz move aims to fill necessary gaps.
Yet, links to key target Moussa Diaby persist, and the Gunners are reportedly in the lead to sign the 23-year-old Bundesliga attacker.
They are currently focused on signing James Maddison, and after that, if they have sufficient funds left, the 23-year-old could re-emerge on their shortlist
As for Arsenal, they might look at the potential race for Diaby once they acquire their primary targets in this window.
Whether Xhaka will have a role to play in Arsenal’s pursuit of Diaby remains the question, but it’s possible to put those players in the mix.
