Arsenal is interested in signing the defender of Mainz and the captain of the youth team of France Abdou Diallo.

Arsenal discusses with Mainz the transfer of French central defender Abdou Diallo, informs RMC.

It is reported that the 21-year-old Diallo drew the attention of the head of the scouting department of the "Gunners" Sven Myslintat.

Mainz is unlikely to release Diallo, whom they signed in July from Monaco for five million euros, already in January, so Arsenal is likely to make a specific proposal for its purchase in the upcoming summer.

In the current season, Diallo spent for Mainz 15 matches in the Bundesliga, which scored two goals and received four yellow cards.