Tottenham face stiff competition in the race for Moussa Diaby’s signature.
The former Aston Villa star moved to Saudi Arabia with Al-Ittihad in 2024, but he fancies a move back to European football.
Inter Milan had agreed personal terms with the winger for a loan deal with a £30million buy option, but his current club have not green-lighted the move.
That may be due to the Saudi Pro League side feeling like they can secure a better fee with the Lilywhites’ interest.
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Why Tottenham can beat Inter Milan to Diaby signature
John Wenham believes that John Lange will play a key role if Diaby is to move to North London before the 2 February deadline, rather than making the switch to Italy.
Lange, who is set to be Spurs’ sole director of football, with Fabio Paratici on his way out, can use his previous dealings with the player to sway the transfer.
Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “I think Tottenham will definitely be in the market for any opportunities.
“I saw there was a link with Moussa Diaby, who is in the Saudi Pro League at the moment, there was talk that it was advanced with Inter Milan.
“The reason why Tottenham have an advantage if they accelerate that move, is that it was Johan Lange, that brought him to Aston Villa, so they obviously have a working relationship.
“If Spurs were to move, it could be that the player would prefer a move back to the Premier League, I could see him fitting in as a Brennan Johnson-style replacement.
“If he was available on any sort of loan deal, I am sure Tottenham would be attentive.”
Diaby would be a great signing for Tottenham
The 26-year-old scored six goals and notched 10 assists in 38 Premier League matches for the Villans, before making the move to the Arab Peninsula.
He would add a much-needed directness to Spurs’ attack, and clearly has some sort of end product, more than what most of Frank’s attackers possess at the moment.
He could be just the tonic that the N17 outfit needs to save their season, and take them on to further glory in the near future, if they can beat their rivals to a deal.
It will an interest few days ahead of the window closing, that is for sure.