Diego offered to Arsenal as the Gunners look to challenge for top spot next season



Brazilian playmaker Diego is out of contract this summer

Atletico Madrid star could be a very useful squad player for Arsene Wenger

Diego started the Champions League semi final against Chelsea and scored in the quarters against Barcelona

Former Werder Bremen star is good friends with Mesut Ozil

Arsenal have been offered Atletico Madrid midfielder Diego. The Brazilian playmaker is out of contract this summer and will have the choice of several top clubs in Europe.



He is not Arsenal's priority but could prove a very useful squad player if Arsene Wenger pursues the deal.



Diego, who started the first leg of the Champions League semi final against Chelsea and scored in the previous round against Barcelona, started the season at Wolfsburg but returned to Spain in January on a short term deal.



On target: Deigo was on target for Atletico during their Europa League winning run in 2011-12

You're a star: Diego celebrates with his teammates after scoring in his first spell with Atletico Madrid

Heading to England? Diego is currently helping Atletico with their push to claim the La Liga title this year

Since returning to the La Liga leaders the 29-year-old has made ten appearances and has found the back of the net just once.

Wenger had considered Diego last year while he was playing in the Bundesliga. The Brazilian has a dual Italian passport and is good friends with Mesut Ozil from their time together at Werder Bremen.

Having won honours at Santos, Porto, Werder Bremen and Atletico the experienced midfielder could be a valuable addition to Arsenal's side as search to claim their first Premier League titles in 11 years next season.



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