Reported Arsenal target Moussa Diaby is striking fear into his opponents this season with Freiburg boss Christian Streich leading the plaudits, Bayer04 report.
Diaby joined Leverkusen from Paris Saint-Germain last summer.
The speedy winger has made a huge impact with the Bundesliga club. According to Le10sport, Arsenal are keen to sign him in a £25 million deal.
The Gunners will have managed to get a good look at Diaby over the weekend.
As the Bundesliga returned to action, the 20-year-old wide man posted two assists as Leverkusen thrashed struggling Werder Bremen 4-1 away from home.
Diaby’s lightening pace makes him a huge weapon, and he is installing fear into the opposition with Freiburg coach Streich leading the plaudits.
“I was afraid he would play against us as he made a positive impression when he came on at Wolfsburg the week before,” said Freiburg coach Christian Streich
Freiburg striker Nils Petersen, meanwhile, was also very impressed: “He was incredibly dangerous and difficult to stop and he kept on posing problems.”
Diaby has posted four goals and five assists in 20 Bundesliga games this term.
The France U21 international clocked a top speed of 35.95km per hour in January. Only Dortmund’s Achraf Hakimi has posted a quicker sprint this season.
Arsenal will look to strengthen their attacking options this summer.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s contract expires in 2021. The striker is likely to be sold, leaving a big void the Gunners must fill.
While Diaby isn’t a striker, he can play either side of a number 9 and would provide the Premier League club with a different proposition in the final third.
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