Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur were reportedly in contention to sign 26-year-old French winger Moussa Diaby from Al-Ittihad, but he will join Inter Milan soon.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, intermediaries have offered Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur the opportunity to sign Moussa Diaby from Al-Ittihad in the winter transfer window. However, the French winger is closing in on joining Inter Milan in the final days of the winter transfer window.
How has Moussa Diaby fared in the Saudi Pro League?
Moussa Diaby has been exceptional since joining Al-Ittihad from Aston Villa in a deal worth £50 million in July 2024. The move surprised many, as the Frenchman’s spell with the West Midlands outfit ended after only one season. However, the 26-year-old was exceptional in his debut season and has continued in that vein this term.
Diaby has scored three goals and provided 11 assists in 25 appearances across all competitions thus far in the 2025/26 season. Meanwhile, his progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Intermediaries offered the French winger to Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur. However, he is closing in on joining Inter Milan this month.
What next?
Aston Villa scoured the market for a versatile attacker in the winter transfer window, as Unai Emery wants more firepower in the final third. Additionally, Evann Guessand is closing in on joining Crystal Palace, compelling the West Midlands outfit to dip into the market for a winger. So, Diaby was a player worth considering for Aston Villa.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur can also do with a player like Moussa Diaby, as they have yet to fill Son Heung-min’s void since the South Korean attacker moved to MLS. Several candidates, including Maghnes Akliouche, have thus emerged on Tottenham’s wishlist, and intermediaries offered Diaby to the North London club.
However, Aston Villa and Tottenham will fail to land Diaby, as he is closing in on joining Inter Milan. The Serie A giants have been keen on signing a wide attacker in the winter transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Luis Henrique’s long-term future. So, the 26-year-old Frenchman has emerged as a target for the Nerazzurri.
Inter Milan will likely sign Diaby on loan with a purchase obligation clause worth £30 million. It will be interesting to see who Aston Villa and Tottenham identify to reinforce their offensive units in the final days of the winter transfer window.