According to Tuttomercato, Moussa Diaby has informed his club, Al Ittihad, of his desire to return to Europe. The player has three years left on his contract. In recent months, Inter had inquired about Diaby, but it is uncertain if they will pursue him again after failing to sign Palestra, who joined Chelsea. Diaby was not called up by Deschamps for the international tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Al Ittihad is demanding a significant fee for the player, having paid around 60 million euros for him two seasons ago.

A loan move with a €35 million purchase option for Al-Ittihad's 26-year-old French winger Moussa Diaby was discussed in the winter. An offer, reportedly from Inter Milan, was rejected. Al-Ittihad's asking price in early 2026 was said to be €40 million. Diaby joined the club in July 2024 and has a contract until June 2029. He has 11 caps for France and has recorded 2 goals and 6 assists in 22 Saudi Pro League appearances this season. In addition to Inter, several other clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Atlético Madrid have been linked with the player. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €28.00m.