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New Abou Diaby injury prompts Arsenal to launch Esteban Granero bid



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Posted Wednesday, November 02, 2011 by Mtv.co.uk

 Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has suffered another setback in his bid for fitness, prompting Arsene Wenger to order a raid for Real Madrid’s Esteban Granero.

New Abou Diaby injury prompts Arsenal to launch Esteban Granero bid

Looks all white: Granero is on Wenger's radar

The Gunners boss is understood to be concerned about the impact crocked stars like Jack Wilshere and Diaby will have over the season, and has reportedly deployed a team to Spain in order to thrash out a deal for Granero.

The 24-year-old is by no means a regular under Jose Mourinho, but still managed to make 32 appearances for Real last season, and it’s believed the Portuguese is reluctant to let him leave.

Granero is valued at £6million, and is also being tracked by Qatari-backed Spanish side Malaga, but according to Goal.com, an Arsenal delegation was in Madrid last week to begin negotiations with Real chiefs.

Gunners boss Wenger was hoping to have Diaby back in November, but the 25-year-old has now picked up a hamstring problem to delay his comeback for a further three weeks.

‘You won't see him [Diaby] for a while, the next three weeks,’ said the Frenchman.

‘I am worried but I was more worried three months ago. His ankle was not good but the surgery went very well then.

‘Now his balance has changed so he has to adjust his muscular strength. He has had two small muscular concerns and if he can get rid of them in the next two to three weeks he will be ready.

‘It's a good time to get him right as we have a two-week break after Saturday.’



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