Here is your Arsenal transfer roundup on Wednesday, August 24.
Moussa Diaby links
Arsenal have considered a move for Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby as a potential replacement for Nicolas Pepe, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Frenchman is said to be of interest to the Gunners, with their club-record signing set to leave on loan for the remainder of the season.
A deal may be unlikely, though, as the Bundesliga club view Diaby as "untouchable" and are set to hold contract talks over an extension to his stay. Wolves winger Pedro Neto is said to be the current priority for that position.
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England international exit
Versatile Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles is expected to leave the club before the end of the transfer window, according to a report from the Express. The England international has one-year remaining on his contract at the Emirates and has failed to break into the side regularly under Mikel Arteta, spending the second half of last season on loan at AS Roma.
The report claims that Premier League trio West Ham, Fulham, and Bournemouth are all monitoring a move before the end of deadline day.
Nicolas Pepe exit
Arsenal are "optimistic" over a loan exit for club-record signing Nicolas Pepe this summer, claims transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. The Ivorian winger is said to be in talks with OGC Nice over a loan move in the next week. However, a buy option is said to not be included and would be a straight loan at this stage.
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