Bayer Leverkusen are 'optimistic' that Moussa Diaby will stay for another season but the club's sporting director has admitted that the Newcastle United target will be sold at some point.
Newcastle will step up their search for firepower in the coming weeks and, as well as signing a striker, Eddie Howe would ideally like to bring in a wide forward, too. Diaby is certainly someone who is well-liked by the coaching staff and recruitment team alike.
As well as having lightning quick pace, crucially, Diaby has the end product to match after being directly involved in 32 goals for Leverkusen last season. However, Diaby still has three years left on his contract and Leverkusen are under no immediate pressure to let the forward go after qualifying for the Champions League, which is the stage the France international wants to play on.
