Arsenal were unable to sign a winger in the summer transfer window, despite the clear need to strengthen in the wide areas. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli have a lot of pressure to perform until the next opportunity to address this area of the pitch opens.
One player who the club were reportedly looking to sign in the summer transfer window was Moussa Diaby. But, due to how late in the window the Gunners seemed to register interest in him, a deal seemed too difficult to complete as Bayer Leverkusen were reluctant to sell
The French winger sent Edu a reminder of why Arsenal should once again look to pursue a deal in the future as he played a pivotal role in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 victory in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night.
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Diaby excelled in his side’s victory as he scored the second goal for Leverkusen which sealed all three points. It wasn’t just his goal that saw him put in an excellent display, but it was also his all-around play in the wide areas, which would certainly be suitable for Arsenal.
Arsenal could delve into the transfer market in the winter or the following summer, with Arteta reportedly 'interested' in signing Diaby. Arteta's squad is looking strong, but the Spaniard could potentially make another signing to enhance the squad.
That's according to Fabrizio Romano, via Caught Offside, with the reliable journalist claiming Diaby has been on Edu and Arteta's list since missing out on Raphinha in the summer transfer window. Diaby had his best campaign to date last season, grabbing 13 goals and 12 assists for Leverkusen in 32 Bundesliga games.
Writing in his column for CaughtOffside, Romano says Arsenal manager Arteta was a big fan of Pedro Neto as an alternative, though a deal was difficult In the summer Wolves held out for £50million for the Portugal international.
"Arsenal have the name of Pedro Neto on the list, highly regarded in the club and endorsed by Mikel Arteta. There is no official bid yet and it is not an easy negotiation, as Wolves want more than £50m for the Portuguese talent," Romano said.
"Another appreciated player was Moussa Diaby but Bayer Leverkusen consider him untouchable as of now. They are also offering him a new deal."
The France international has carried his impressive exploits from last season into the new campaign. With the winger excelling in the Champions League, he has sent a reminder to Edu that he should look to explore a transfer once the market reopens.
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