According to Bild, Moussa Diaby has been in Leverkusen since last Thursday and has already completed his medical examination. Leverkusen and Al-Ittihad had reached an agreement on the transfer terms, and the player received permission from the Saudi club to fly to Leverkusen following weeks of negotiations. The transfer fee is reported to be approximately 28 million euros. However, Saudi media report that Al-Ittihad is blocking Diaby's move to Leverkusen until a replacement for him is found. The contract is expected to be valid until 2031, and Leverkusen hopes to finalize the deal before the summer transfer window closes on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Leverkusen have brought Moussa Diaby back as their preferred candidate for the right wing, and he will sign a contract until 2031 on Friday. Trainer Carles Martínez stated that everyone knows Diaby is present and he cannot hide it, as photos are available. Martínez said they are currently working on finalizing everything, including the medical examination, and that he prefers to talk officially about the player when everything is complete. He also said that he can confirm Diaby will not be in the squad on Saturday, adding that the most important thing now is for everything to be finalized so Moussa can be part of their squad.

Moussa Diaby is returning to Bayer Leverkusen, having arrived in Frankfurt from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on flight SV167. Carlos Sabarzo, Bayer's integration officer, collected the Frenchman at Terminal 3. Diaby, who is leaving the Saudi club Al-Ittihad after moving there from Aston Villa in 2024, stated that he is happy to be back. He is set to sign a contract until 2031. The transfer is described as nearly perfect and is referred to as the 'king transfer' for the club. This transfer will enable Leverkusen to fill the right wing position that became vacant following Jeremie Frimpong's 2025 departure to Liverpool. Bayer's sporting director, Simon Rolfes, stated that Moussa is a player who will provide immediate help to them.

Leverkusen's Sporting Director Simon Rolfes said on Wednesday evening that regarding the transfer of Moussa Diaby, the player is not yet in Germany but they are far along. Rolfes added that they hope to finalize this in the next few days. According to BILD information, Moussa Diaby is flying from Saudi Arabia to Germany on Thursday, his return to Bayer 04 is expected to happen within hours, and Bayer Leverkusen will pay around 28 million euros to Al-Ittihad for the player.

According to Kicker, Moussa Diaby is nearing a return to Bayer Leverkusen. The two clubs are completing the final details of the transfer, for which the German club is expected to pay approximately 30 million euros. After passing his medical examinations, Diaby is prepared to sign a contract until 2031.

According to Fabrice Hawkins, Bayer Leverkusen have reached an agreement with Al-Ittihad for Moussa Diaby for a deal worth €37m, and a five-year contract has been agreed with the player.

According to 'kicker', all parties have now fully agreed on the transfer of Moussa Diaby. The compensation payment for the Frenchman, which was the biggest hurdle, has been overcome. Al Ittihad will receive a transfer fee from Werkself of less than €30 million. The desert club had resisted for a long time because no suitable replacement had been found.

According to BILD information, Bayer Leverkusen is increasingly confident about bringing Moussa Diaby back from Al-Ittihad. Diaby has not been in Al-Ittihad's squad for the last two games, and Bayer hopes the transfer can be completed within the coming week. Negotiations over Diaby's settlement with Al-Ittihad have so far stalled.

A definitive agreement for Moussa Diaby's potential return to Bayer Leverkusen has not been reached, and conversations are ongoing. Sky Sports DE reports that Bayer Leverkusen has made an official offer of 25 million euros to Al-Ittihad. For the transfer to be finalized, Moussa Diaby must define the economic details with the Saudi Pro League club concerning contract termination and severance. Diaby has reached a general agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for a contract until 2031. He was excluded from Al-Ittihad's squad for their last cup match to avoid jeopardizing the negotiations.

According to Bild, Bayer 04's efforts to secure the transfer of Moussa Diaby are ongoing. Bayer 04 and Diaby have reached an agreement on a contract until 2031, and the transfer fee is 30 million euros. The issue regarding a severance payment between Diaby and Al-Ittihad, where his contract is valid until 2029, remains unresolved. Saudi media reports that Al-Ittihad is already searching for a successor for Diaby, as it is highly likely he will leave the club. Diaby was not included in the squad for the 3-0 Saudi Cup match against Al-Najma, and the official reason was that he was rested ahead of the next league match against Al-Qadsiah.

According to Bild, Bayer Leverkusen and Al-Ittihad have agreed on a transfer fee of nearly 30 million euros for Moussa Diaby. The player wants to move to Bayer Leverkusen and has agreed on a return. A contract is set until 2031, under which he would earn around 6 million euros annually. However, Diaby and Al-Ittihad still need to agree on a compensation payment. Diaby's current contract runs until 2029, and his salary is reportedly 10 million euros net.

According to the 'Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger', Moussa Diaby remains the favored option for Bayer Leverkusen, and the local newspaper states the transfer fee for the right winger is approximately 25 million euros. It is reported that Diaby is prepared to forgo a significant amount of salary to return to Bayer and that he has a preference for the Bundesliga and his former club.

Moussa Diaby has been linked with Bayer Leverkusen. Al-Ittihad coach Jens Wissing stated that Diaby is among the squad for the upcoming match against Al Jazira. Wissing added that he is not interested in what is written or said by the media about Diaby.

According to FT information, there is growing concern in Leverkusen that the planned signing of winger Moussa Diaby may not be completed. The reason is a serious cruciate ligament injury suffered by Diaby’s backup, Roger Fernandes. Bayer have already agreed a contract with Moussa Diaby until 2031, and an agreement with Al Ittihad was nearly reached. According to Bild, the only issue remaining was compensation for the 27-year-old. It is uncertain whether Al Ittihad are willing to let the Frenchman leave after the latest developments.

According to CalcioMercato, Bayer Leverkusen has not yet received an agreement from Moussa Diaby.

According to Fabrizio Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, Bayer Leverkusen currently has a clear lead to sign Al-Ittihad's Moussa Diaby. Romano stated that the situation seems very difficult at the moment, but that as of today, Bayer Leverkusen is in a clear lead. The main difference in the potential transfer reportedly concerns the financial package, and the German club is said to be willing to invest more on both the transfer fee and the player's salary. Romano added that Bayer Leverkusen is ready to pay a higher salary than Inter would cover and is also ready to offer more for the transfer fee. Bayer Leverkusen is also considered a tactically favorable option, as Diaby is familiar with the environment and could play in his natural position as an attacking winger in their 4-3-3 formation.

According to Nicolo Schira, the transfer of Moussa Diaby from Al Ittihad to Bayer Leverkusen is confirmed. His contract will run until 2031.

Moussa Diaby is close to returning to Bayer Leverkusen from Al-Ittihad, and the transfer is reported to be nearing completion. According to BILD information, Bayer and Diaby have reached an agreement and the key terms of a contract are in place. The salary is expected to be six million euros plus bonuses per season, with a contract length until 2031. The transfer fee is expected to be under 30 million euros. The issue is the severance payment for Diaby, whose contract in Saudi Arabia runs until 2029 and allows him to earn over ten million euros per year net. Both sides want the separation, and the question now is how much money Diaby is prepared to forgo.

FT reported that Al Ittihad rejected Bayer Leverkusen's first offer of 20 million euros for Moussa Diaby. Bild reported on Tuesday morning that Diaby's return to Leverkusen was imminent. According to FT, there is now a competition between Bayer Leverkusen and Inter Milan for the winger.

A post from Axel Hesse and Sky Sport DE states that although advanced talks are underway for Moussa Diaby to return to Bayer 04 Leverkusen, an agreement has not yet been reached with either Diaby or Al-Ittihad. Carles Martínez wants the player for his 4-3-3 system.

Bayer Leverkusen is working on bringing Moussa Diaby back from Al-Ittihad. The player is reportedly unhappy in Saudi Arabia and wants to return, with negotiations said to be at an advanced stage. Diaby is available for a transfer fee of less than €30 million, but the move would involve a significant salary reduction for him.