Arsenal have been rather quiet in this January transfer window. They have not made aggressive moves to sign exciting talents. But it is not like they are in desperate need of reinforcements. Because they are having a great season so far, as they sit comfortably on top of both the Premier League and the Champions League. However, they are in need of attacking options as they have not looked too dangerous on a few occasions. In an attempt to enhance their attack, Arsenal are reportedly looking to sign RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande. It is said that Yan Diomande plays very similarly to Premier League star Antoine Semenyo. Semenyo made the blockbuster move to Manchester City in this transfer window. Notably, Arsenal were also in the race to sign Semenyo.
Yan Diomande and Semenyo
Yan Diomande plays for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. He is an exceptional midfielder who is gaining plaudits this season. Just 19 years old, Diomande is already considered to be one of the hottest attacking talents in Europe. That is exactly why multiple European clubs are swarming around him for his signature. And Arsenal are pursuing him with the most intent. Diomande played for Leganese in La Liga last season. He played in 10 games and scored twice. He then made the move to RB Leipzig in July last year. The Ivorian has played 18 games for the German club this season and has scored 7 times.
Yan Diomande specialises in the positioning abilities he has. He also has great finishing ability, which is obvious because of his tendency to score regularly. Furthermore, the 19-year-old can also control the midfield exceptionally with his passing.
🇨🇮💎 Yan Diomande (19) is the YOUNGEST ever player to score a Bundesliga hat-trick since 1965! 👏
What a season he's having with RB Leipzig. 7 goals + 4 assists in 15 appearances this season. pic.twitter.com/jaQNosb6VX
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) December 12, 2025
Diomande at Arsenal
Yan Diomande would massively improve an already near-flawless Arsenal superteam. His creative presence and young energy would lift the Arsenal attack. Despite Arsenal’s perfect season so far, they have had issues as well. The Gunners have struggled to find goal threat in multiple occasions this season. They have sometimes lacked creativity going forward. Diomande would perfectly fit in and change the scenario for Arsenal. Diomande plays on the right wing for Leipzig currently. Arsenal’s mainstay winger Gabriel Martinelli has truly struggled this season. So Diomande coming in will create constructive competition in the team and will also provide more options for manager Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal’s January transfer window
Arsenal will most likely stay quiet in this January transfer window. They were amongst the highest spenders in the off-season. However, they are most likely to stay away from making first-team player signings. This is obviously because of their great season so far, and in order to avoid disrupting the first team’s rhythm through unnecessary changes. They were partially in the race to sign Antoine Semenyo. However, Antoine Semenyo chose Manchester City as his new club. Nevertheless, Arsenal were not very interested in signing Semenyo anyway. However, some fans feel Arsenal must make signings in the January transfer window. This is because of the rising injury cases in the Arsenal squad. Especially their backline is plagued with multiple injuries. The likes of Christhian Mosquera, Riccardo Calafiori, and Piero Hincapie are all facing injury issues.
Conclusion
Yan Diomande would be a great addition to this Arsenal team. He is exactly the kind of signing who will push them towards the Premier League title. Furthermore, Arsenal are alive in four different competitions this season. You never know, Arsenal might even have a chance at winning the quadruple this season. And for that, it is always important to make constant upgrades to the lacking areas in the squad. Mikel Arteta will have to deliver success this season, no matter what happens.
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