Ibrahima Diallo: Arsenal Reportedly Join Race To Sign Brest Star

English Premier League giants Arsenal have reportedly joined the race to sign Brest star Ibrahima Diallo.

The 21-year-old is believed to be on the radar for Leicester City and it’s now clear that the defensive midfielder will not be playing at French Ligue1next season.

London news outlet Daily Star claims the 13-time league champions are preparing to launch a bid for the Malian international.

With two unidentified midfielders poised for Gunners exit, the club is said to have identified Diallo as a potential addition to their attacking option.

The report added an opening bid of £20 million will be launched but it remains to be seen whether the offer will be entertained with Brest believed to have rejected a similar package from Sevilla six months ago.

The holding midfielder has made 17 Ligue 1 starts before the league was annulled. He had averaged 2.1 tackles per game with an 85.6% pass-accuracy rate.

Diallo joined Brest in July last year from another French top-flight side for just €2million.

Diminutive and good on the ball, it has come as no surprise that top sides from around Europe are monitoring the wonder kid’s progress.