Arsenal track Abdou Diallo ahead of a possible move for the Mainz defender
- Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wants to strengthen his side in the summer
- Mainz central defender Abdou Diallo is a player who Wenger is keen on
- Diallo has captained France at U21 level and can also play in defensive midfield
Arsenal will monitor Mainz defender Abdou Diallo ahead of a potential summer move.
The 21-year-old joined the Bundesliga side from Monaco last summer for £4million and has impressed scouts including Sven Mislintat at Arsenal.
Diallo has captained France at U21 level and can play as centre-back, left-back or defensive midfielder. He has made 17 appearances for Mainz this season and scored three goals.
Mainz central defender Abdou Diallo has become a transfer target of Arsene Wenger's
Arsenal boss Wenger is already looking at potential signings for next summer
Sven Mislintat, who joined the Gunners recently, is keen to present a number of targets to manager Arsene Wenger.
It is understood that Mainz would be reluctant to sell the Frenchman having only signed him in the summer.
Arsenal also like 20-year-old Wolfsburg centre-back Ohis Felix Uduokhai.
It is understood, though, that Mainz would be reluctant to sell after signing him in the summer
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