Arsenal’s Defensive Ambitions Surface Again Despite Attacking Priorities

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·24 May 2025

Arsenal’s Defensive Ambitions Surface Again Despite Attacking Priorities

Most believe Arsenal’s primary transfer activity will focus on strengthening their attack and midfield. However, fresh reports suggest that another key defensive addition cannot be ruled out.

According to The Athletic, Arsenal presented a strong financial offer and a compelling pitch to secure Dean Huijsen, demonstrating their determination to sign the young talent. Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta even went as far as providing assurances over game time, but ultimately, it was not enough to seal the deal.

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Huijsen has now agreed to join Real Madrid, yet Arsenal’s pursuit of him hints at an underlying eagerness to bring in a top defensive signing.

Could this chase suggest that Arsenal remain open to bolstering their defence, even though their primary transfer focus should arguably be at the other end of the pitch?

Injuries and Uncertainty Could Drive Defensive Activity

Injuries may well be the driving force behind such a move. Mid-season, Arsenal simply cannot afford to find themselves in their current predicament with Gabriel Magalhães, William Saliba, and Jurrien Timber all sidelined.

Furthermore, Kieran Tierney and Oleksandr Zinchenko could be heading for the exit this summer, adding to the urgency of a defensive addition. So, who could Arsenal be targeting?

Over in Portugal, concern is growing among Sporting CP fans that their defensive star, Ousmane Diomande, could be on his way to North London.

The Gunners are well known for their admiration of the Ivory Coast defender, having been repeatedly linked with a move for him.

Diomande Reacts to Arsenal Speculation

Ahead of Sporting’s cup final, murmurs about his potential departure prompted the player to address speculation about whether this would be his last game for the Lisbon-based club.

Interestingly, Diomande did not outright dismiss the links to Arsenal. Instead, he responded with a measured stance, stating:

“I’m just focused on Sporting; I don’t care what the media writes about it. There are many things… I’m just focused on Sporting. I only think about Sporting,” the defender said of the Arsenal rumours, as reported via Sport Witness.

So, as Arsenal contemplate yet another defensive signing, Ousmane Diomande could be the player to watch in the coming weeks.

What are your thoughts Gooners? With Arsenal already in hot pursuit of Sporting’s Viktor Gyökeres, it starting to sound like a raid lol!

Michelle M

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