Newcastle United have been given the clearest indication yet regarding the future of current transfer target Moussa Diaby. The 22-year-old is known to be someone the Magpies are keen on recruiting, with his current price tag set at around £50m.
The French international enjoyed another strong season with Bayer Leverkusen last season, netting 17 goals as well as laying on a further 14 assists, as Gerardo Seoane's side ensured qualification for the UEFA Champions League group stages. Departing Ligue 1 giants PSG back in 2019 for £13m, the forward has certainly found a home in Germany, beginning to flourish at the BayArena.
Now, with the player said to be keen on a salary increase heading into the 22/23 campaign, Leverkusen director of sport Simon Rolfes has confirmed there is no plans for the player to depart this summer.
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