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West Ham United and Leicester City are well on their way to signing Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara, according to a report.
ForzaRoma says the defensive midfielder used to be an Arsenal target, but now the Hammers and Foxes are the front runners in the race for his signature.
Arsenal’s interest in Diawara, 23, has cooled since a controversial swap deal with Lucas Torreira failed to materialize. Additionally, the Gunners recently signed Thomas Partey to upgrade their engine room.
The source adds that a bid may be in sight for January as Roma reportedly have financial problems.
If a « specific offer » is received, the owners of the Friedkin Group will take it into account, although they are careful not to weaken their side too much after Christmas.
Diawara only had limited playing time this season, made just one league start and missed part of the campaign after testing positive for Covid-19.
As a result, the Guinean international has cut the pecking order in the Serie A club.
Roma paid Napoli € 21m (£ 19m) for him in 2019 and would like to receive no less than € 25m (£ 22m) should he move on.
It appears the club cut its price after previously setting the bar at £ 27million.
RomaPress reported that Diawara was unhappy with his Serie A situation, suggesting that he was considering pressing for an exit before the end of the transfer window.
The London club are reportedly keen to bring the striker to England but may have to pay around £ 30m for it.
The former Celtic and Fulham striker, who scored 24 goals in 46 games last season, is under contract with his current club until 2023.
However, Dembele has not yet scored a goal in any of their 11 Ligue 1 games and may have to be sold at a reduced price in the event that potential applicants join.
Roma stand ready to sell Arsenal-linked midfielder Amadou Diawara for £ 27m if they plan to raid. . .
Arsenal and Roma are « considering » signing a deal between Lucas Torreira and Lucas. . .
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