Journalist Pete O’Rourke has claimed that it would be a huge signing for Newcastle United if they can sign Moussa Diaby this summer.
There have been reports stating that Newcastle United are ready to break their transfer record this summer by acquiring Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen, but the French winger has been given a price tag of £60m by the German side if anyone wants to sign him.
Diaby was in fine form for Leverkusen last season, as he scored 17 times and chipped in with 14 assists in 42 games in all competitions, and six of those goal involvements came in eight Europa League games.
Whilst speaking with GiveMeSport, O’Rourke claimed that a lot of top clubs across Europe are interested in him, so it would send a statement if Newcastle can sign him.
He said: “It would be a huge signing for Newcastle if they went out and broke their transfer record to sign Diaby. That would send out a statement to everybody that Newcastle do mean business.
“He’s a quality player from Leverkusen and is a France international as well. A lot of the top clubs across Europe have been linked with him.”
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TIF Thoughts on O’Rourke’s comments…
Newcastle have already brought in Matt Targett, Sven Botman and Nick Pope, who have totalled up to just below £60m, so the Magpies might need to offload some players if they want to spend more money this summer – especially another £60m on someone like Diaby, who has been hailed by France manager Didier Deschamps for his qualities.
With the Magpies struggling in front of goal last season – their top scorer was Callum Wilson with eight goals, the lowest out of all the top club scorers in the division – so Diaby could be a good addition because he registered 15 goal contributions in 32 league games for Leverkusen last term, meaning he could play a part in solving the attacking issue.