Inter Milan Pursues Moussa Diaby with Increased Bid
Inter Milan is preparing to present an improved offer to Al-Ittihad for forward Moussa Diaby, according to Sky Sport Italia. The proposal is expected to exceed €20 million and will include Kristjan Asllani as part of the deal, as Diaby considers his options amid interest from Bayer Leverkusen.
The right-sided winger is viewed as a potential successor to Denzel Dumfries, who transferred to Real Madrid after his release clause was triggered this summer.
The 27-year-old Diaby joined Al-Ittihad in 2024, and reports indicate that Bayer Leverkusen is approaching an agreement for him at a price below €30 million. However, Sky Sport Italia notes that Diaby is hesitant to return to Germany, finding the prospect of joining Inter more appealing.
Inter faces the challenge of meeting Al-Ittihad’s demands while also accommodating a €6 million annual salary for Diaby, who is willing to accept a pay cut to resume his European career. An initial offer of €20 million plus Asllani was turned down, but sources suggest that Inter is set to make a new bid soon.
Diaby is no stranger to Italian football, having briefly played for Crotone in 2018.
Inter are set to make an improved offer to Al-Ittihad for Moussa Diaby, claim Sky Sport Italia, worth over €20m plus Kristjan Asllani, as he hesitates over Bayer Leverkusen.
The right-sided winger is seen as an ideal heir to Denzel Dumfries, who was sold to Real Madrid for the cost of his release clause this summer.
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Inter still in hunt for Diaby
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – FEBRUARY 21: Moussa Diaby of Al Ittihad arrives at the stadium prior to the Saudi Pro League match between Al Hilal and Al Ittihad at Kingdom Arena on February 21, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
The 27-year-old France international only joined Al-Ittihad in 2024, and there have been reports that Bayer Leverkusen are close to agreeing a fee with his club for under €30m.
However, Sky Sport Italia claim that Diaby is hesitating over this move back to Germany, as he is more intrigued by the idea of coming to Inter for a brand new adventure.
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The issue here is for the Nerazzurri to satisfy Al-Ittihad as well as cover the €6m per season salary, with the player accepting a pay cut for a return to European football.
An opening proposal worth €20m plus Albania international Asllani was rejected, but it’s reported Inter are planning a new and improved offer within hours.
Italian football is not entirely new to Diaby either, as he had a brief spell at Crotone back in 2018.
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