According to a claim by Fussball Daten, Chelsea are in contact regarding a summer 2026 deal for Moussa Diaby. Intermediaries have contacted Chelsea and offered the opportunity to sign the former Aston Villa winger. Al-Ittihad wants a minimum of €40m for the player.

According to sources, intermediaries have informed Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United of Moussa Diaby's potential availability. The 26-year-old French international winger is preparing for a return to European football this summer after his second season with Al-Ittihad. RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, and Atletico Madrid are also monitoring developments, while Inter Milan remain keen and his former club, Aston Villa, is also being kept informed on his situation.