Inter Milan offer €40m for Al-Ittihad winger Moussa Diaby as summer decision looms

Inter Milan have made a €40m offer for Al-Ittihad winger Moussa Diaby, with the Saudi club considering whether to accept the Italian side’s proposal during the current summer transfer window.

Reports say there is strong interest from the Serie A club in signing the France international, whose future at Al-Ittihad has come under renewed scrutiny.

Diaby has impressed during preparations for the new season, showing a high level of performance both technically and physically. His displays have provided a response to the criticism he received towards the end of last season.

The 26-year-old’s form has now coincided with a fresh approach from Inter Milan, who are attempting to secure his services with a bid worth €40m. Al-Ittihad are studying the offer before making a final decision on whether to allow the winger to leave.

According to journalist Mohammed Al-Bakiri, the club’s management is reviewing the proposal from all technical and administrative perspectives. No decision has yet been announced, with the evaluation expected to determine whether Diaby remains part of Al-Ittihad’s plans for the new campaign.

The offer represents another attempt by Inter Milan to sign Diaby. The Italian club also made an approach during last summer’s transfer window, but Al-Ittihad rejected the proposal and insisted on retaining the player.

Diaby was open to leaving at that time, but the Saudi club maintained its position and kept him in the squad. Inter Milan’s latest bid therefore places the player’s future under fresh consideration, particularly after his performances during the current pre-season preparations.

The winger is now producing the kind of displays that Al-Ittihad will have wanted to see before the start of the new season, while the club weighs the financial value of the offer against the sporting implications of a possible departure.

The decision will be taken after the club has completed its assessment of the bid and its impact on the team. Until then, Diaby remains an Al-Ittihad player, despite the renewed interest from Inter Milan and the player’s previous willingness to consider a move.

The developments come during an active period of preparation for Saudi clubs. Another report has claimed that Kalidou Koulibaly has placed Al-Hilal in a difficult position before the beginning of the season, adding to the transfer and squad issues being examined by clubs during the summer.

For Al-Ittihad, the immediate focus is on whether the €40m offer warrants ending Diaby’s stay or whether his current form makes retaining him the preferred option. Inter Milan’s renewed interest has ensured that the matter will remain under review as the summer window continues.