Yan Diomande has been linked with a move to Arsenal, and the winger is continuing to prove why he is one of Europe’s most exciting players at AFCON.
In 2026, Andrea Berta has plans to sign another attacker for Arsenal, with a left winger the most likely position to be upgraded next.
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Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard have been excellent this season, but given the concerns over the former’s inconsistencies and the latter’s age, an upgrade is expected.
Berta will be compiling a list of targets for next summer, but one of the names that should be at the top is Diomande, who is continuing to shine.
Andrea Berta should really consider bringing Yan Diomande to Arsenal
Berta should really consider stepping up Arsenal’s plans to bring Yan Diomande to North London next summer, following his performances at AFCON.
The Ivorian international has taken the Bundesliga by storm this season, registering six goals and three assists in 14 matches.
The 18-year-old only turned pro back in January 2025, but has quickly become a hugely influential figure for both RB Leipzig and the Ivory Coast national team.
Diomande netted his first goal of the competition in a 3-0 win over Burkina Faso to help fire the team into the quarter-finals.
During the game, the winger demonstrated his immense quality with four created chances, six dribbles, 84 percent pass accuracy and six ball recoveries.
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The teenager’s arrival at the Emirates Stadium would likely mark the end of Martinelli’s time at the club, following talk that he could have departed last summer.
Arsenal Insider understands that Arsenal are in the race for Diomande, and it will be interesting to see how he features in their transfer plans for next summer.
Arsenal suffer Kenan Yildiz blow, but Bradley Barcola looks attainable
Kenan Yildiz and Bradley Barcola are among the Gunners’ other targets for the left wing, but the former looks unlikely to happen now.
Yildiz is close to signing a new Juventus contract, which will be a huge blow for Berta’s transfer plans, considering he was a top target.
However, Barcola could be made available next summer, given the French winger is unhappy with his situation at PSG.
The great news for Arsenal is that there are plenty of strong options for the left wing ahead of their search next summer.
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