Moussa Diaby

ARSENAL are considering a move for Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby, according to reports.The Gunners are hoping to bolster their wide options thi.

[Barcelona](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1232720/barcelona/) star Raphinha. [Newcastle](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196669/newcastle-united/) tried to sign Diaby. [Chelsea's huge £88million offer](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21049781/chelsea-mykhailo-mudryk-transfer-arsenal-shakhtar-donetsk/), [Arsenal](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196653/arsenal/) have moved on to other options. [Diario Sport](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/arsenal-raphinha-laporta-le-pone-81207674) claiming that Barcelona will demand £100m for his signature. [FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20812234/free-bets/) [Sky Germany](https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/transfer-update-news/12478082/35313), French international Diaby is on the Gunners' wishlist.

Arsenal's hopes of landing Moussa Diaby this month look very remote with Bayer Leverkusen unwilling to sell the winger.

[Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/12476234/transfer-centre-live-all-the-latest-deals-moves-and-rumours-as-the-january-transfer-window-opens) are reporting that the Gunners have now made ‘initial contact’ with the Bundesliga side to discuss a potential deal this month, though are likely to find talks even more difficult than dealing with Shakhtar. [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK1) swooped in at the last minute and agreed to pay Shakhtar Donetsk’s £88million asking price in full, also offering more realistic and achievable add-ons. [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Facundo Torres confirms Arsenal approach as Gunners seek Mykhailo Mudryk alternative](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/17/facundo-torres-confirms-arsenal-approach-as-gunners-seek-mudryk-alternative-18113234/?ico=more_text_links) [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://metro.co.uk/tag/mykhailo-mudryk/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK1). [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/)

Arsenal have just made contact with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Moussa Diaby after their pursuit of Mykhaylo Mudryk ended in disappointment.

If the Gunners really have to spend £88.5m on a new wide player, Diaby would be much more worthy of it. Both players have been fantastic all season, and they are one of the biggest reasons why the Gunners are on top of the Premier League table. Mudryk was their top target and it almost seemed certain that they would get him a few days ago. The Gunners are desperate for a new winger in this month’s transfer window. [Arsenal](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/arsenal/) have just made their move to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger [Moussa Diaby](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/moussa-diaby/) after their pursuit of Mykhaylo Mudryk ended in disappointment. Sky Sports journalist says Arsenal have just made contact to sign Moussa Diaby

Arsenal face competition from Premier League clubs as Mikel Arteta identifies Moussa Diaby as a replacement for Mykhailo Mudryk.

- Arsenal chief makes transfer promise after being asked about Mudryk](/football/arsenal-mykhailo-mudryk-shakhtar-donetsk-transfer-news-344408-20230112) He can play on on both flanks and has 43 goals and 41 assists in 146 appearances for Leverkusen. [Newcastle](https://www.sportbible.com/newcastle-united), who are also thought to be in the running for Diaby's signature, according to [The Sun.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20982469/newcastle-moussa-diaby-transfer-bayer-leverkusen-arsenal) [linked with Brazilian winger Raphinha.](https://www.sportbible.com/football/arsenal-raphinha-barcelona-mudryk-transfer-news-latest-983176-20230116) But according to Spanish publication [Sport](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/arsenal-raphinha-laporta-le-pone-81207674), Barcelona president Joan Laporta has set a steep asking price of £88m for the player. [Arsenal](/arsenal), [Mikel Arteta](/mikel-arteta), [Newcastle United](/newcastle-united), [Premier League](/premier-league), [Transfers](/transfers), [Football](/football), [Bayer Leverkusen](/bayer-leverkusen), [Bundesliga](/bundesliga) [Arsenal boss Arteta branded "disrespectful" by Premier League legend](/football/arsenal-mikel-arteta-afc-newcastle-premier-league-new-759818-20230104) [Major boost for Arsenal as another Newcastle player is ruled out of their Premier League clash](/football/arsenal-newcastle-team-news-injuries-premier-league-619004-20230103) [Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta makes Man Utd comment while giving his Premier League title prediction](/football/mikel-arteta-arsenal-man-utd-premier-league-409980-20230116) ["We're going to..." [Bild](https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/bayer-leverkusen/bayer-leverkusen-schnellster-liga-spieler-im-glueck-moussa-diaby-ist-wieder-papa-82466310.bild.html?t_ref=https%3A%2F%2Fm.bild.de%2Fsport%2Ffussball%2Fbayer-leverkusen%2Fbayer-leverkusen-schnellster-liga-spieler-im-glueck-moussa-diaby-ist-wieder-papa-82466310.bildMobile.html), Diaby is a 'dream' signing for Newcastle, who could be preparing for a fresh bid this month. [Bayer04](https://www.bayer04.de/en-us/news/bayer04/moussa-diaby-like-lightning-with-a-run-up#gen_ContentSection1). [Manuel Veth](https://twitter.com/ManuelVeth/status/1615101059982307328) believes Diaby's price tag will be the same as Mudryk's, following the financial benchmark set by Chelsea. Arteta was thought to be interested in signing him from Leeds last summer, but the 26-year-old favoured a move to the Nou Camp instead. [Mikel Arteta](https://www.sportbible.com/mikel-arteta) is keen to add a winger to his weaponry this January and the Frenchman has been identified as a potential alternative to [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://www.sportbible.com/mykhaylo-mudryk), who moved to [Chelsea](https://www.sportbible.com/chelsea) after posting a [series of hints that he was joining the Gunners](https://www.sportbible.com/football/arsenal-mudryk-hint-clues-cryptic-transfer-news-894213-20230112). [Bundesliga](https://www.sportbible.com/bundesliga) in 2019. [Sky Germany.](https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/transfer-update-news/12478082/35313)

Arsenal have reportedly made contact over the potential transfer of Bayer Leverkusen forward Moussa Diaby as an alternative to Mykhaylo Mudryk.

Leverkusen were quoting €100m to interested clubs in the summer. Leverkusen do not want to sell mid-season. Arsenal have reportedly made contact over the potential transfer of Bayer Leverkusen forward Moussa Diaby as an alternative to Mykhaylo Mudryk.

Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Moussa Diaby after their failed pursuit of Mykhailo Mudryk.The Ukrainian had been the Gunners' top tra.

[Mudryk’s move to Stamford Bridge](https://talksport.com/football/1304032/graham-potter-elated-chelsea-excited-88m-signing-mykhaylo-mudryk/) has now seen Arsenal turn their attentions to Bayer Leverkusen’s exciting French winger but a deal could prove difficult for the Premier League leaders. Mikel Arteta’s side have picked up three wins and a draw from their four league outings since the resumption, scoring nine goals in the process as they sit eight-points clear at the top of the table. [The Ukrainian](https://talksport.com/football/1304190/mykhailo-mudryk-cristiano-ronaldo-eden-hazard-chelsea-transfer-news/) had been the Gunners’ top transfer target but were unable to lure him to the Emirates Stadium after Chelsea showed their interest.

Arsenal are unlikely to sign France winger Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen this transfer window, sources have told 90min.

Xabi Alonso's side are too gearing up for the knockout stages of the Europa League, beginning with a two-legged play-off tie against Monaco. Nevertheless, both parties do not believe that a deal will be thrashed out this window. Arsenal are unlikely to sign France winger Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen this transfer window, sources have told 90min.

Arsenal are reportedly unlikely to be signing Moussa Diaby with his asking price set at over £88 million this month.

And one of the major hurdles is the fact that Leverkusen want more than £88 million (€100 million) for Diaby. Mudryk was clearly the name at the very top of Arsenal’s wishlist for a long time. But their report added that [Arsenal were monitoring Diaby](https://tbrfootball.com/arsenal-transfer-news-moussa-diaby-wanted-after-raphinha-decision/). He has scored 43 goals and contributed 41 assists in 146 games for the club. That would make the 23-year-old more expensive than Mudryk. [Moussa Diaby](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/moussa-diaby/), [with 90min reporting](https://www.90min.com/posts/why-arsenal-are-unlikely-to-sign-moussa-diaby) that Bayer Leverkusen want more than £88 million for the winger.

With rumours that Arsenal are considering a move for Bayer Leverkusen forward Moussa Diaby, we asked Eurosport Germany's Dennis Melzer for the lowdown.

Diaby has a contract until 2025, so I believe Leverkusen would also ask for a very, very large sum of around €100m in the summer." "He is a top performer, Wirtz is back and Leverkusen still want to get into the Champions League. "Schick was unable to maintain his high level and at times the entire attacking game has rested on Diaby's shoulders. Could Diaby also be off to the Premier League? Both struggled for regular game time at Paris Saint-Germain, before moving to Germany in 2019 and exploding onto the scene. We caught up with Leverkusen expert Dennis Melzer of Eurosport Germany for the lowdown on the 23-year-old.

ARSENAL have been told to fork out a staggering £88million to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby, according to reports.The Gunners had hoped o.

[linked with a move to newly mega-rich Newcastle](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19185665/newcastle-final-moussa-diaby-transfer-push-leverkusen-open/) in the summer. "They were in the Champions league and finished third in the group and are now in the Europa League. [FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20812234/free-bets/) [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/12788749/moussa-diaby-arsenal-make-contact-with-bayer-leverkusen-over-possible-transfer-for-france-winger), Arsenal have now turned their attention towards Leverkusen ace [Diaby](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/moussa-diaby/). [ Chelsea swooped in at the last minute and wrapped a deal up](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21049781/chelsea-mykhailo-mudryk-transfer-arsenal-shakhtar-donetsk/), which was officially announced during Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace. [had hoped of signing Mykhailo Mudryk](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21069799/arsenal-mudryk-transfer-revealed-mikel-arteta-chelsea/) from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk.

Arsenal reportedly make contact with Bayer Leverkusen over a move for French attacker Moussa Diaby after missing out on Mykhaylo Mudryk.

[Sergei Palkin](/people/sergei-palkin/) has since revealed that [Chelsea offered more "realistic and achievable" bonuses](/football/arsenal/transfer-talk/news/shakhtar-ceo-explains-reasons-for-mudryk-move-to-chelsea_504411.html) than the Gunners. [Manchester United](/football/man-utd/), [Liverpool](/football/liverpool/) and [Barcelona](/football/barcelona/) are all rumoured to be keeping tabs on Diaby's situation, but according to [Sky Sports News](/fwd/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2t5c3BvcnRzLmNvbS9mb290YmFsbC9uZXdzLzExMDk1LzEyNzg4NzQ5L21vdXNzYS1kaWFieS1hcnNlbmFsLW1ha2UtY29udGFjdC13aXRoLWJheWVyLWxldmVya3VzZW4tb3Zlci1wb3NzaWJsZS10cmFuc2Zlci1mb3ItZnJhbmNlLXdpbmdlcg=/?fwd=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skysports.com%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2F11095%2F12788749%2Fmoussa-diaby-arsenal-make-contact-with-bayer-leverkusen-over-possible-transfer-for-france-winger&sport=1&spName=Football&spArticle=x_Arsenal_'make_contact%20over), Arsenal have now touched base over a move. [Arsenal](/football/arsenal/) have reportedly made contact with [Bayer Leverkusen](/football/bayer-leverkusen/) over a possible move for attacker [Moussa Diaby](/people/moussa-diaby/).

ARSENAL have been told to fork out a staggering £88million to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby, according to reports.The Gunners had hoped o.

[linked with a move to newly mega-rich Newcastle](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/5766090/newcastle-final-moussa-diaby-transfer-push-leverkusen-open/) in the summer. "They were in the Champions league and finished third in the group and are now in the Europa League. [ Chelsea swooped in at the last minute and wrapped a deal up](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7139270/chelsea-mykhailo-mudryk-transfer-arsenal-shakhtar-donetsk/), which was officially announced during Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.