Inter Milan Lead Talks for Moussa Diaby Loan from Al-Ittihad

Inter Milan are advancing in negotiations to sign French winger Moussa Diaby from Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad, positioning the Serie A side as frontrunners to secure the 26-year-old's return to European football after 18 months in Jeddah. The deal, which began with an initial enquiry this week, involves an agreement on personal terms and talks for an initial loan with a 35 million euro option to buy, according to reports from Italian media outlets.

Diaby, who joined Al-Ittihad for around 50 million euros in July 2024 following a single season at Aston Villa, has expressed interest in moving back to a Champions League club. He contributed eight goals and 27 assists in 52 appearances during his debut campaign in Saudi Arabia, helping the team clinch the league title and sharing the assist lead with 15. Despite his form, he has not been recalled to the France national team since leaving Villa, where he earned 11 caps.

The potential transfer comes amid Al-Ittihad's reluctance to release the player they acquired for a reported 60 million euros, but Diaby's desire for a European return has pushed discussions forward. Inter, who finished second in the Champions League league phase...