Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly showing an interest in signing former Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby on January transfer deadline day, per Miguel Delaney of The Independent.
Thomas Frank is eager to bolster his attacking options amid a disappointing start to life in charge of Spurs. Brennan Johnson left the club earlier this month and joined Crystal Palace in a club-record £35 million deal.
Tottenham are believed to be eyeing a new winger before the window slams shut at 7 PM GMT, and Diaby could be on the move. The Al-Ittihad winger has been in the Saudi Pro League since the summer of 2024, when he joined the Saudi outfit from Villa.
Tottenham Eyeing Late Diaby Deal
Spurs are looking to rival Inter Milan for Diaby, who has been in fine form this season, posting three goals and 12 assists in 26 games across competitions. He has Premier League experience, having spent a year at Villa, and his departure in a £50m deal surprised some, given his impressive displays in the Midlands.
Diaby is "open to returning to a Champions League club," and Frank's Lilywhites are through to the last 16 of Europe's elite competition. They could hold an advantage over Inter because the Serie A giants will face either Benfica or Bodo/Glimt in the knockout playoffs.
It's claimed that the North Londoners will need to act fast, and the Frenchman is weighing up his options amid Inter's interest. A return to the Premier League could be enticing, given he has already experienced English football, and adapting would perhaps be easier than that of a Serie A move.
Frank admitted that his squad had weakened this month due to Johnson's departure, and he'll want to freshen up his attack, which has failed to convince this season. A 2-2 comeback draw against Manchester City the day before deadline day has lifted the mood, and an acquisition of Diaby's status could further help get the club back on track.
Diaby boasts electric pace and instinctive finishing, which were on display during his time at Villa. He would add much-needed energy to a stagnant frontline that has managed 35 goals in the league this season.