# Inter Milan pursuit of Diaby and other targets

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/inter-milan-pursuit-of-moussa-diaby
> Updated: 2026-08-13T08:16:17.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 6.

Inter Milan’s pursuit of Moussa Diaby from Al-Ittihad continues to face competition from Bayer Leverkusen, who have emerged as frontrunners due to a higher transfer fee and Diaby’s familiarity with their system. While Inter previously proposed a €28 million one-season loan, Diaby reportedly prefers a permanent move to address concerns regarding his high Saudi Arabian salary. Al-Ittihad maintains a valuation exceeding €30 million.

To address squad needs following the departures of Denzel Dumfries and Luis Henrique, Inter is diversifying its targets. The club remains interested in Liverpool’s Curtis Jones and Moussa Diaby, while also evaluating Nico González. 

Negotiations regarding Lyon’s Malick Fofana have become linked to a potential deal involving Luis Henrique and AS Roma. While a principle agreement exists between Inter and Roma for Henrique, the transfer is currently stalled due to disagreements over the player’s salary. Should Fofana depart for Inter, Olympique Lyonnais is reportedly monitoring Girona’s Min-Su Kim as a potential replacement. 

Recent developments confirm that while a preliminary agreement exists between Inter and Roma regarding a transfer fee for Luis Henrique, the player’s wage demands remain the primary obstacle to finalizing the move. Inter continues to monitor Malick Fofana as a primary target should the Henrique deal conclude.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: AS Roma and Inter Milan negotiate Luis Henrique transfer amid wage disputes

AS Roma and Inter Milan are negotiating the transfer of Luis Henrique, though player salary demands have caused a stalemate. Roma is also exploring a swap deal for Christopher Nkunku.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-milan-targets-diaby-and-fofana-for-squad-reinforcement

### 2026-08-10: Moussa Diaby transfer prospects uncertain following Roger Fernandes injury

Moussa Diaby's potential move to Bayer Leverkusen or Inter Milan is complicated by a serious ACL injury to Roger Fernandes, leaving the winger's transfer status in doubt.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moussa-diaby-transfer-prospects-uncertain-following-roger-fernandes-injury

### 2026-08-09: Inter Milan targets Moussa Diaby and Curtis Jones in transfer market

Inter Milan is targeting Moussa Diaby, Curtis Jones, and Nico Gonzalez to bolster their squad amid ongoing summer transfer market activity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-milan-targets-moussa-diaby-and-curtis-jones-in-transfer-market

### 2026-08-08: Bayer Leverkusen leads Inter Milan's Moussa Diaby transfer race

Bayer Leverkusen leads the bid for Moussa Diaby, offering higher wages and fees, while Inter Milan continues searching for a new winger after Dumfries' departure.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bayer-leverkusen-leads-inter-milans-moussa-diaby-transfer-race

### 2026-08-06: Inter Milan's pursuit of Moussa Diaby stalls amid competing offers

Inter Milan's bid for Moussa Diaby was rejected by Al‑Ittihad, while Bayer Leverkusen's higher offer succeeded; Inter continues scouting alternatives under Cristian Chivu's guidance.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-milan-eyes-moussa-diaby-as-potential-rightwing-signing

### 2026-08-01: Inter Milan intensifies pursuit of winger Moussa Diaby from Al‑Ittihad

Inter Milan are negotiating with Al‑Ittihad to sign winger Moussa Diaby, proposing loan and swap deals amid high salary concerns and a need to reinforce the right wing.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-milan-offers-28-million-loan-to-sign-moussa-diaby-from-alittihad

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