{"id":32333,"date":"2025-12-11T11:01:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T16:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/11\/arsenal-hold-talks-for-88m-star-who-bayern-are-very-keen-on\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T11:01:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T16:01:43","slug":"arsenal-hold-talks-for-88m-star-who-bayern-are-very-keen-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/11\/arsenal-hold-talks-for-88m-star-who-bayern-are-very-keen-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal hold talks for \u00a388m star, who Bayern are &#8216;very keen&#8217; on"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/11\/arsenal-hold-talks-for-88m-star-who-bayern-are-very-keen-on\/#Arsenal_likely_to_sign_new_forward_despite_summer_big_spend_of_nearly_270m\" >Arsenal likely to sign new forward despite summer big spend of nearly \u00a3270m<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/11\/arsenal-hold-talks-for-88m-star-who-bayern-are-very-keen-on\/#Outstanding_attacker_%E2%80%98signs_soon_with_Arsenal_negotiations_%E2%80%98in_full_swing\" >Outstanding attacker &#8216;signs soon&#8217; with Arsenal, negotiations &#8216;in full swing&#8217;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/11\/arsenal-hold-talks-for-88m-star-who-bayern-are-very-keen-on\/#Arsenal_in_talks_with_Bayern_Munichs_top_target_Yann_Diomande\" >Arsenal in talks with Bayern Munich&#8217;s top target Yann Diomande<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/11\/arsenal-hold-talks-for-88m-star-who-bayern-are-very-keen-on\/#65m_star_strongly_tempted_to_join_Arsenal_in_January_after_admitting_he_is_a_fan\" >\u00a365m star strongly tempted to join Arsenal in January after admitting he is a fan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>According to a new report, Arsenal have held talks with representatives of a promising forward that Bayern Munich really want to sign.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"arsenal-linked-with-new-forward-despite-near--pound-270m-summer-splash\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_likely_to_sign_new_forward_despite_summer_big_spend_of_nearly_270m\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Arsenal likely to sign new forward despite summer big spend of nearly \u00a3270m<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mikel Arteta currently has a vast array of attacking options, with sporting director Andrea Berta spending around \u00a3270m on eight major signings in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>The purchases also included Noni Madueke, who scored twice in last night&#8217;s Champions League match against Club Brugge, Eberechi Eze and Victor Gokeres.<\/p>\n<p>    With highly regarded young attacking players such as Ethan Nwaneri, Gabriel Jesus also returning from injury against Brugge, and Kai Havertz expected to return soon, the prospect of bringing in a new attacker feels almost unnecessary.<\/p>\n<p>However, that hasn&#8217;t stopped reports suggesting the Gunners could be strengthened in the final third next year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"toni-fruk-will-soon-sign-for-arsenal-with-talks-in-full-swing\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/zubimendi-rice-lewis-skelly-eze-saka-raya-mosquera-trossard-arsenal.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/zubimendi-rice-lewis-skelly-eze-saka-raya-mosquera-trossard-arsenal.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outstanding_attacker_%E2%80%98signs_soon_with_Arsenal_negotiations_%E2%80%98in_full_swing\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tOutstanding attacker &#8216;signs soon&#8217; with Arsenal, negotiations &#8216;in full swing&#8217;<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">He&#8217;s in great shape this season.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Gabriel Martinelli last night became the first player in Arsenal&#8217;s history to score in five consecutive Champions League games, but his contract expires in 2027 so Berta and Arteta need to think long-term.<\/p>\n<p>The same goes for in-form winger Leandro Trossard, whose contract also expires in 2027, despite recently signing a new and improved deal that includes a well-deserved pay rise.<\/p>\n<p>Juventus star Kenan Yildiz is reported to have fans at Arsenal too due to his contract situation and impressive 18 months in Turin, while other media sources claim the north Londoners are candidates to sign Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo in January.<\/p>\n<p>    The Ghanaian has been one of the Premier League&#8217;s standout forwards this season and is a self-proclaimed Arsenal supporter, with his attractive \u00a365m release clause due to take effect in early January attracting a lot of interest.<\/p>\n<p>Another exciting forward that Arsenal are also eyeing comes in the form of RB Leipzig sensation Yann Diomande.<\/p>\n<p>According to soccer talent scout Jacek Kulig, the teenager is currently in &#8220;sensational&#8221; form for Leipzig, contributing an impressive 11 goals in his last 15 appearances.<\/p>\n<p>Diomande only made his first appearance for the top club in March before joining Leipzig from Leganes last summer in a \u00a317.5m deal.<\/p>\n<p>His rise to prominence has been nothing short of impressive, with the Bundesliga side set to demand an eye-watering \u00a388m for his signature.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"arsenal-hold-talks-with-top-bayern-munich-target-yan-diomande\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_in_talks_with_Bayern_Munichs_top_target_Yann_Diomande\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Arsenal in talks with Bayern Munich&#8217;s top target Yann Diomande<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That&#8217;s according to TEAMtalk and other sources who reported that the Ivorian sensation is wanted.<\/p>\n<p>    Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham, Real Madrid, Barcelona, \u200b\u200bParis Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid are said to be interested in Diomande, but it is Bayern who are pushing &#8220;very hard&#8221; and are in regular talks with their entourage.<\/p>\n<p>However, TT also states that Arsenal have held their own negotiations with Diomande&#8217;s camp, who continues to attract elite fans from across Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool are also in a situation where they are said to be in &#8220;daily contact&#8221; as the competition to sign Africa&#8217;s newest star intensifies in the lead-up to 2026.<\/p>\n<p>According to Sky Swiss reporter Sascha Tavolieri, Tottenham were in &#8220;very high-level&#8221; talks with Diomande&#8217;s camp last week, with Arsenal potentially able to seriously upset their arch-rivals such as Bayern and Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p>Having said that, his huge \u00a388m price tag will give Bertha something to think about, as he has only just arrived on the scene this calendar year and is still a completely unknown quantity of raw talent.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"antoine-semenyo-very-tempted-to-join-arsenal-in-january\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mikel-arteta-arsenal.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mikel-arteta-arsenal.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"440\" height=\"364\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"mikel arteta arsenal\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mikel-arteta-arsenal.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=182&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mikel-arteta-arsenal.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=182&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"65m_star_strongly_tempted_to_join_Arsenal_in_January_after_admitting_he_is_a_fan\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\t\u00a365m star strongly tempted to join Arsenal in January after admitting he is a fan<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">He made his preferences clear.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to a new report, Arsenal have held talks with representatives of a promising forward that Bayern Munich really want to sign. 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