Aston Villa join race to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Moussa Diaby... but the Bundesliga side wants £50m
Aston Villa have become the latest club to express interest in Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby.
Villa are understood to have made a check on the situation of the Frenchman who is expected to leave the Bundesliga side this summer.
Manager Unai Emery is keen to add a wide player to his squad this summer.
Leverkusen would want a fee in excess of £50m for Diaby which would represent a club record for Villa were they to firm up their interest.
Their highest ever buy is currently £38m Emi Buendia.
France international Diaby has scored 49 goals and set up 48 in 172 games for Leverkusen since joining them from Paris Saint Germain in 2019.
He has also attracted interest from Arsenal, Newcastle and Manchester United.
Villa finished seventh last season to qualify for the Europa League and have so far strengthened their squad by adding former Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans on a free transfer.
L'Equipe reported last month that Arsenal were leading the race for Diaby's signature with the Gunners still looking at bringing in one more attacking option but Villa have now joined the race as well.
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