Now Arsenal are beating Liverpool in the race to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande – and the reason is crucial.
Both Arsenal and Liverpool could be on the hunt for a new winger when the transfer window opens later this year.
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Liverpool are looking for a successor to Mohamed Salah, who has confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the season. In addition, players such as Cody Gakpo and Florian Wirtz – who have occasionally been used on the left wing – have also struggled. In other words: A new winger is likely to be the top priority for the Merseyside club.
At Arsenal, they don’t look like they’re losing any of their key stars, but Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli have struggled to deliver consistently on the left.
Liverpool vs. Arsenal: The battle for Yan Diomande
According to Caught Offside, Liverpool and Arsenal are battling to sign RB Leipzig’s young talent Diomande before the summer transfer window. – And the price is undeniable, Yan Diomande will not be sold for anyone under 100 million euros.
But here comes the crucial detail: the Champions League is considered a “must” for Diomande. That means Liverpool are behind Arsenal in the game – unless they turn around the slight dip in form.
Liverpool can still qualify for the Champions League, but given the team’s recent results, it is by no means certain that they will be able to finish in the top five.
As a result, the report claims that Arsenal are leading the race for his signature. In fact, the Gunners have already opened talks with Diomande’s representatives about a possible transfer in the summer.
What does that mean?
This does not necessarily mean that a bid or an offer is just around the corner – or that there will be any agreement at all. But it shows that Arsenal want to strengthen that particular position, and that Diomande is very well rated by the club’s recruitment team.
For Liverpool, Diomande is the preferred replacement for Salah. But the reality is that they will struggle to sign him without Champions League football. The interest from all over Europe is huge – and Arsenal are very well in the game.
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