Arsenal 'enquired about £65m Premier League star' to solve defensive woes

Arsenal made an approach to West Ham over the availability of Issa Diop in a bid to solve their defensive woes. Manchester United have also been interested in the play, however, they took their attention elsewhere as they stepped up their bid to sign Harry Maguire of Leicester City. According to Foot Mercato, Arsenal boss Unai Emery made an enquiry over Diop three weeks ago. West Ham requesting £65m for his services.

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