Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedGet French FootballUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026
Sunderland had Diaby deal agreed before work permit collapse
A summer move to the Championship was nearly sealed for the French winger.
M. Diaby
player
Player
Moussa Diaby
Position
Winger
Current club
Al-Ittihad
Linked club
Sunderland
What happened. Sunderland agreed a deal with Al-Ittihad to sign Moussa Diaby, but the transfer collapsed due to a work permit issue.
- Deal was agreed during the summer transfer window.
- Frenchman was set to return to Europe.
- Work permit problems ended the move.
The move fell through, leaving Diaby at Al-Ittihad for now.
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