Arsenal and Man City eyeing move for Lassana Diarra

Arsenal and Manchester City are reportedly set to battle it out for the signing of Lokomotiv Moscow defensive midfielder Lassana Diarra in January.

The 28-year-old French International joined Lokomotiv Moscow during the summer, having been among those been axed by Anzhi Makhachkala owner Suleyman Kerimov.


The Express claims that the former Real Madrid star could be set for a Premier League return during the New Year, with his former club Arsenal and Manchester City interested in securing his services.


French giants Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco are also interested in the player's signature.