Newcastle United are interested in acquiring Moussa Diaby this summer, but any progress might be stymied by Bayer Leverkusen, according to Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk, who spoke to GIVEMESPORT.
Diaby is being pursued by a number of Premier League clubs, but Falk feels Newcastle is in the running to get him.
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With a spot in the Champions League group stage guaranteed, Eddie Howe and Co. at St. James’ Park are now focused on constructing a team capable of competing in Europe’s best league.
Newcastle has not played in the Champions League in two decades, and worries that they would be blown out are growing.
They set out to reverse that impression with the £55 million acquisition of Sandro Tonali, a tough Italian midfielder who formerly played for AC Milan.
Tonali was a member of the Rossoneri squad that reached the Champions League semi-finals last season, and Howe is hopeful the former Brescia player will add some much-needed experience to the Newcastle squad.
And, if rumors are to be believed, the North-East team are interested in another of Europe’s most promising players, with Diaby on their radar.
According to The Daily Mail, Diaby – who has been described as possessing ‘enormous speed’ – is receiving attention from Newcastle, with a £50 million deal now being discussed.
What did Christian Falk say to Newcastle regarding Diaby?
Sport Bild journalist Falk said that at least three Premier League clubs are keeping an eye on Diaby’s position as things are.
If numerous clubs match Bayer Leverkusen’s asking price, the onus will be on the German club to decide Diaby’s next move, according to the reputable transfer expert.
“Arsenal have been focusing on him for a month, maybe a year,” Falk said of the winger. Newcastle is also hot right now, so for me, they are the two clubs to watch.
“Aston Villa would be very appealing to him at the moment, and it would give him the opportunity to show the Premier League what he is capable of.”
Aside from the Diaby trade, the Toon are set to have a busy summer with a number of incomings and outgoings.
According to The Daily Mail, a move for Leicester City midfielder Harvey Barnes is getting closer, with an initial bid of £30 million being readied.
Going the other way out of St. James’ Park may be Allan Saint-Maximin, who, like many of his Premier League colleagues, is being courted by Saudi Arabian teams, with the forward reportedly mulling a big-money move.
Whereas goalkeeper Karl Darlow might be on his way out, with Leeds United and Bournemouth preparing to compete for his services.
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