Newcastle boost? Bayer Leverkusen hint at Moussa Diaby departure

Newcastle United have, on Thursday, seen the membership’s ongoing pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen star Moussa Diaby afforded a lift.

After sealing a big-money deal for LOSC Lille star Sven Botman, the approaching weeks, in fact, are anticipated to see the switch group at St. James’ Park prioritise recent blood within the attacking third.

Amid Callum Wilson’s long-standing harm woes, and the dearth of manufacturing on the a part of Miguel Almiron, the Magpies are understood to have set their sights on additions each out large and thru the center.

And one such choice sitting excessive up the wishlist of the Geordie outfit, as alluded to above, is Moussa Diaby.

The 22-year-old has lengthy been thought to be one of many Bundesliga’s most interesting up-and-coming abilities, along with his head-turning haul of 17 targets and 14 assists throughout all competitions this previous season having solely seen curiosity in his providers proceed to mount.

Newcastle, in flip, have been tipped as able to do no matter was required to beat out the competitors, and seal a deal for the Bayer Leverkusen standout over the weeks forward.

Newcastle wish to add Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby to their assault subsequent season and have made enquiries over a deal for the France worldwide | @mcgrathmike #nufc https://t.co/SGwMCfmqDn

— Telegraph Soccer (@TeleFootball) May 27, 2022

And, as alluded to above, on Thursday, any such hopes on the a part of the Magpies have been afforded one thing of a lift.

Talking to Sky Germany a short while in the past, Bayer sporting director Simon Rolfes was requested for an replace on the way forward for the membership’s gifted wide-man.

And, after assuring that he stays ‘optimistic’ relating to the possibilities of Diaby staying put, Rolfes went on to confess that when sides of Newcastle’s calibre, boasting ‘extremely massive monetary alternatives’, come calling, a sale merely can’t be dominated out:

Simon Rolfes on the way forward for Moussa Diaby:

“I’m optimistic about Moussa that he’ll play right here subsequent season however when golf equipment with extremely massive monetary alternatives bid for such a participant, we’ve to promote a prime participant in some unspecified time in the future.” (Sky Germany) https://t.co/HAEAdOfifw

— Get German Soccer Information (@GGFN_) June 30, 2022

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