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title: "Arsenal: Gunners eyeing move for Moussa Diaby"
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published: "2022-08-27T07:10:43Z"
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# Arsenal: Gunners eyeing move for Moussa Diaby

**[Arsenal](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/) could be eyeing a late move to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby, according to Daily Express journalist [Ryan Taylor](https://twitter.com/RyanTaylorSport?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor).**

### The Lowdown: Neto and Pino links

With Nicholas Pepe now having [joined](https://www.arsenal.com/news/nicolas-pepe-joins-nice-loan) Nice on a season-long loan, Mikel Arteta is in the market for a new wide player, and two names have consistently been cropping up over the summer.

The first is Pedro Neto from fellow [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) side Wolves, though it’s [believed](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/arsenal-pedro-neto-wolves-latest-transfer-news-rumours-updates/) he won’t be sold this window.

The second is Villarreal’s Yeremy Pino, who Spanish outlet AS [report](https://as.com/futbol/primera/el-villarreal-espera-una-oferta-de-entre-40-y-50-millones-por-yeremy-n/) the Gunners made a €40m (£33.8m) bid for, though any progress on that front is yet to come to fruition.

### The Latest: Arsenal’s Diaby admiration

Speaking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/88051922-arsenal-arteta-admires-60m-winger-alongside-neto-and-pino-at-emirates), Taylor revealed that Diaby is ‘admired’ by Arsenal, but that it would be difficult to prise him away from Bayer Leverkusen at this stage. He said:

“So, Moussa Diaby is the other name that’s admired.

“But as we know, Leverkusen are not really in a position where they need to sell unless it’s a ridiculous offer that arrives. We know Newcastle were interested earlier in the window.”

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### The Verdict: Ideal creative outlet

Edu has given Arteta plenty of backing this window, completing [big-money](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-arsenal/transfers/verein/11) moves for the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko, and there’s no reason why he wouldn’t do the same for Diaby if the opportunity arises.

The Frenchman has recorded a remarkable 97 goal contributions across his senior career, netting 46 times and providing 51 assists, via [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/moussa-diaby/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/395516), displaying his attacking prowess in the final third.

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Diaby has the potential to have a hugely positive long-term effect on the future of Arsenal, so whilst it might take a big sum to end his time in the Bundesliga, it would more than be worth it given what he can bring to the table.