Moussa Diaby: 'Huge' Aston Villa offer being submitted as talks open - sources
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Moussa Diaby: 'Huge' Aston Villa offer being submitted as talks open - sources

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Al Ittihad have opened talks over a deal for Aston Villa star Moussa Diaby, sources have told Football Insider.

The Saudi club are preparing what sources say is a “huge” offer for the France international, which would secure Villa a significant profit on the wide forward.

Al Ittihad have been working in the background on a deal for the 25-year-old for many weeks, and the club is now one step closer to making it a reality.

Diaby is believed to be open to what would be considered a shock transfer, given his status at Villa Park as well as his relative youth.

The winger only joined the Premier League side last summer from Bayer Leverkusen on a deal worth £51.9million.

He was a regular under Unai Emery in his debut season at Villa, making a big impact as the side secured Champions League football for the upcoming campaign.

Al Ittihad signing Moussa Diaby would be a blow to Villa

Diaby played in every single Premier League game last season, scoring six goals and providing eight assists.

Losing him would be a blow to Villa ahead of the new season due to how heavily Emery relied upon him.

With the 25-year-old under contract until 2028, Villa are in a strong position to command a significant fee for his services.

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Villa have been active in this transfer window so far, and Football Insider revealed that Jaden Philogene is undergoing a medical at the club after agreeing on a five-year deal.

The young winger could be seen as a replacement for Diaby, providing width to Emery’s team should he sign.

In other news, Aston Villa have been in crunch talks over Evertons star.

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