Tottenham Hotspur have been informed of former Aston Villa forward Moussa Diaby’s potential availability this summer, according to reports.
The French international is claimed to be preparing for a return to European football after the season and has earmarked the Premier League as his potential destination.
Diaby is currently playing for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, whom he joined from Villa in the summer of 2024 in a deal worth nearly £52m.
The 26-year-old has registered three goals and an impressive 13 assists in 32 appearances across all competitions this season.
According to TEAMtalk, several European and English clubs have been informed of Diaby’s potential availability after the season, after the forward came close to joining Inter Milan in January.
The likes of Tottenham, Chelsea and Newcastle have been contacted by intermediaries, while RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid are also keeping tabs on his situation.
Diaby spent the 2023/24 season at Aston Villa and registered 10 goals and 11 assists in 54 appearances across all competitions under manager Unai Emery.
The 26-year-old, praised as ‘too quick to handle’, is believed to be among the best-paid players in the world, with reports suggesting he earns a gross salary of almost £20m per year (£385,000 per week).
Pochettino ‘Open’ to Spurs Return
Mauricio Pochettino has dropped a huge hint over his potential return to Tottenham this summer, claiming he would be ‘open’ to rejoining the club once his tenure with the United States comes to a conclusion.
Speaking on Spanish radio, Pochettino said he is ‘open to everything’ when discussing his potential destinations after the World Cup.
Earlier this month, Tottenham appointed head coach Igor Tudor on a contract until the end of the season and are set to welcome a new permanent boss once the campaign concludes.
The Lilywhites are 16th in the Premier League with 11 games to play, four points off West Ham in 18th.
How Could Diaby Suit Tottenham?
With Tottenham reportedly informed over Diaby’s availability this summer, we asked ChatGPT how the Frenchman could suit Tottenham’s attacking options next season: