Arsenal activates the Yan Diomande route

The Ivorian attacker has become the new desire of Mikel Arteta.

Javier Parra Peña | 23 Jul 2026 | 00.30
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Arsenal activates the Yan Diomande route.
Arsenal activates the Yan Diomande route.

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Arsenal has initiated exploratory contacts with the agents of Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old winger from RB Leipzig, to explore his signing in this summer market, where they will seek to assemble the best possible squad with the aim of winning the UEFA Champions League. The Ivorian is Arteta's new request.

The London club's board is seeking alternatives after seeing Chelsea close the signing of their top priority target, Morgan Rogers, for £117 million, although the German club demands €120 million (£102 million) to authorize the departure of the Ivorian international.

Arsenal Interested in Yan Diomande

As reported by journalist Ben Jacobs, Arsenal's approach remains in a preliminary phase through direct consultations with the player's entourage. RB Leipzig's board aims to retain the attacker for at least one more season and is negotiating an extension of his contract, based on the high valuation of €120 million set to hinder his immediate transfer.

On the other hand, the player has expressed his preference to play on the right side of the attack, a position where he seeks to guarantee playing time. This tactical condition is part of the discussions held by his representatives in the last weeks of July 2026.

PSG's Advantage and Liverpool's Interest

Arsenal faces serious competition in the bid for the Ivorian winger, led by Paris Saint-Germain. The French club has already agreed on personal terms for a five-season contract with the player and is actively negotiating with RB Leipzig to structure the transfer payment.

Simultaneously, Liverpool is monitoring the player's movements as a medium-term replacement for their offensive line. PSG's contractual advantage forces the sports direction led by Mikel Arteta to act swiftly if they intend to intervene in the international agreement.

Market Alternatives in the Case of Julián Álvarez

Arsenal's contingency plan also includes the scenario in LaLiga regarding Julián Álvarez. The 26-year-old forward is at odds with Atlético de Madrid and prefers to join FC Barcelona, but the Madrid club's refusal to sell him to a direct rival for less than his €500 million clause could reopen the English option in August 2026.

The coming days will be decisive for the British technical department to determine whether they will make an economic proposal to RB Leipzig for Yan Diomande or wait for the resolution of Julián Álvarez's situation in the Spanish market.

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