Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
Inter revive Diaby chase, but Leverkusen lead the race
Inter have revived their interest in Moussa Diaby as they search for a successor to Denzel Dumfries.
M. Diaby
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Player
Moussa Diaby
Position
Winger
Current club
Al-Ittihad
Linked clubs
Inter, Bayer Leverkusen
Reported fee
Around €30m (with Asllani as makeweight)
What happened. Inter have revived their interest in Moussa Diaby as they search for a successor to Denzel Dumfries, but face stiff competition from Bayer Leverkusen for the Al-Ittihad winger.
- Diaby is Inter's first-choice option to fill the void left by Dumfries's move to Real Madrid.
- Inter's package includes Kristjan Asllani as makeweight plus cash, worth around €30m.
- Leverkusen are offering cash only and are reportedly closing in on a deal.
The club that first reaches agreement with Al-Ittihad will likely land Diaby, who is open to both Germany and Italy.
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