Arsenal is poised to revive their pursuit of Sporting CP’s Ousmane Diomande when the January transfer window opens. According to reports from Record, the Gunners previously submitted a €35 million (£30 million) bid for Diomande, which Sporting rejected, as they value the defender at approximately €80 million (£69 million). Despite the initial bid falling short, Mikel Arteta’s team will once again explore the possibility of acquiring the player in the upcoming January transfer window.
Looking at the broader context, Arsenal had signed Jurrien Timber from Ajax earlier in the season. However, Timber suffered a debilitating ACL injury in the very first game week of the 2023/24 season. With Timber expected to be sidelined for the majority of the season, Arsenal is actively seeking a new central defender to reinforce their defensive ranks.