Team Talk reports that Liverpool have held talks and are giving serious thought to signing Moussa Diaby this summer, after it was made clear the former Aston Villa winger can leave Al-Ittihad. Liverpool are in close contact with Diaby’s representatives, viewing him as a potential long-term successor to Mohamed Salah amid ongoing uncertainty over the Egyptian’s future. Diaby is described as being a serious option for sporting director Richard Hughes, and the Reds are positioned to act if he is considered a genuine option this summer.

Fussball Daten claimed that Liverpool are in close contact with Moussa Diaby's agency regarding a potential transfer. The outlet also reported that Diaby's desire is to return to Europe, which could force Al-Ittihad to sell him for less than the fee they paid. Sources told the outlet that Moussa Diaby is prepared to return to Europe in the summer transfer window. Separately, intermediaries have informed Liverpool of Diaby's potential availability. Al-Ittihad will want at least €40m for Moussa Diaby.

TEAMtalk reports that former Aston Villa forward Moussa Diaby, a 26-year-old French international winger, is preparing for a return to European football from the Saudi Pro League this summer. The report also states that a move to the Premier League is considered a strong possibility. According to sources, intermediaries have informed Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United of the player's potential availability. His former club, Aston Villa, is also being kept updated on his situation. Outside of England, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, and Atletico Madrid are monitoring developments. Inter Milan also remains interested; TEAMtalk previously reported that the club made a significant effort to sign him in January. Diaby, who has 11 caps for France, joined Al-Ittihad in July 2024 and his contract runs until June 2029. In the current Saudi Pro League season, he has recorded 2 goals and 6 assists in 22 appearances, and his current market value is €28.00m, according to Transfermarkt. It was reported that in early 2026, Inter's pursuit involved rejected offers valued up to €35 million, at a time when Al-Ittihad's asking price was said to be €40 million. Diaby's move to Al-Ittihad from Aston Villa was for a reported €60 million in July 2024, following his prior €55 million transfer from Bayer Leverkusen.