Arsenal are reportedly making enquiries about Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara after becoming impatient in their pursuit of Thomas Partey.
The Gunners have been in talks with Atletico Madrid about a deal to sign Partey for most of the summer but have so far failed to agree a fee.
The Ghana international has a £45million release clause in his contract but the Premier League side are unwilling to stump up that much for him.
Mikel Arteta is a big fan of the midfield general but knows time is running out if he is to get his man ahead of preparations for the new season.
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