ARSENAL have received the go-ahead from owners the Kroenke family to sign France international Moussa Diaby, according to reports.
The Bayer Leverkusen winger is said to be available for £60m, though it remains to be seen if the Gunners will push the boat out to that extent.
Meanwhile they have received a big boost in the race to sign Youri Tielemans with Leicester eyeing Houssem Aouar, according to reports.
The Lyon midfielder, 24, previously attracted interest from the Gunners but Mikel Arteta has moved on to other targets.
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