Arsenal have held negotiations with the representatives of a marquee forward who Bayern Munich really want to sign, according to a new report.
Arsenal linked with new forward despite near-£270m summer splash
Mikel Arteta is very well stocked for attacking options right now, with sporting director Andrea Berta also spending nearly £270 million on eight major signings in the summer.
This shopping spree included Noni Madueke — who scored a brace against Club Brugge in the Champions League last night — Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres.
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The presence of highly-rated attacking youngsters like Ethan Nwaneri, with Gabriel Jesus also returning from injury against Brugge and Kai Havertz due back soon, makes the prospect of a new attacker almost feel unnecessary.
However, that hasn't stopped reports from suggesting the Gunners could strengthen in the final third next year.
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He's been in fine form this season.
Gabriel Martinelli became the first Arsenal player in history to score in five consecutive Champions League games last night, but with his contract expiring in 2027, Berta and Arteta need to consider the long term.
The same can be said of in-form winger Leandro Trossard, whose contract also expires in 2027 despite signing a new and improved deal recently, which included a deserved pay rise.
Juventus star Kenan Yildiz reportedly has admirers at Arsenal amid his contract situation and stellar last 18 months in Turin, while other media sources claim that the north Londoners are contenders for Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo in January.
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The Ghanaian has been one of the Premier League's standout forwards this season and is a self-proclaimed Arsenal supporter, with his tantalising £65 million release clause - active in early January - enticing plenty of interest.
Another exciting forward who Arsenal are paying attention too comes in the form of RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande.
The teenager is in 'sensational' form for Leipzig right now, as per Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig, after an impressive 11 goal contributions in his last 15 total appearances.
Diomande only made his first ever senior club appearance in March, thereafter joining Leipzig in a £17.5 million deal from Leganes last summer.
His rise has been nothing short of superb, with the Bundesliga side now poised to demand an eye-watering £88 million for his signature.
Arsenal hold talks with top Bayern Munich target Yan Diomande
That is according to TEAMtalk and other sources, who report that the Ivory Coast sensation is a wanted man.
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Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid are all credited with an interest in Diomande, but it is Bayern who are 'pushing very hard' and regularly talking to his entourage.
However, TT also state that Arsenal have held their own talks with Diomande's camp as the winger continues to garner elite admirers from all over Europe.
Liverpool are also in what has been described as 'daily contact' too, with the race for Africa's latest rising star heating up as we fast approach 2026.
According to Sky Switzerland reporter Sacha Tavolieri last week, Tottenham have held 'very advanced' discussions with Diomande's camp as well, so Arsenal could seriously upset their arch rivals alongside the likes of Bayern and Liverpool.
That being said, his quite extraordinary £88m price tag will make Berta think twice, as the raw talent is still a pretty unknown quantity after only just bursting on to the scene this calendar year.
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