Arsenal transfer 'promise' made as Edu set clear £68m demand after failed bid

Arsenal spent over £200million on four new signings in the summer transfer window but it appears they missed out on one target who they could return for next season

Arsenal have 'promised' to return with an offer for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande next summer. The Gunners completed the signings of Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and David Raya during the summer transfer window - but seemingly missed out on Diomande's signature.

Arsenal spent over £200million strengthening Mikel Arteta's squad across all areas of the pitch ahead of the club's return to Champions League football. The North Londoners are hoping to challenge for the Premier League title once again this season after narrowly missing out on the trophy last term.

The Gunners finished second - five points behind Manchester City - and are now looking to bring silverware back to the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal have added young players with huge amounts of talent to their squad in an effort to close the gap to City and win a trophy this term.

However, reports in Portugal have claimed that the Gunners missed out on Diomande's signing after the 19-year-old impressed for Sporting last season. The young defender made 34 appearances for the Portuguese outfit last term, scoring two goals and providing one assist - along with keeping 11 clean sheets in all competitions.

Arsenal remain interested in Diomande and have promised to return next summer, according to Record. Sporting are said to have rejected a €35million (£30million) offer from Arsenal during the summer transfer window.

The Portuguese outfit are preparing a salary increase for Diomande and have reminded interested clubs that his release clause is set at €80million (£68million). Gabriel Magalhaes'