Potential Swap Deal Between Inter and Al-Ittihad Involving Moussa Diaby

Inter Milan has reopened discussions regarding the signing of French winger Moussa Diaby from Al-Ittihad during the current summer transfer window, following head coach Cristian Chivu's desire to enhance the right side with a standout attacking player. According to Italian newspaper "La Gazzetta dello Sport," Chivu is in search of a winger with speed, dribbling ability, and the knack for creating danger, making Diaby one of the top candidates to bolster the squad. Inter's interest in the French star is not new, as the Italian club previously attempted to sign him during the last winter transfer window when they were looking for a replacement for Dutchman Denzel Dumfries after his injury. With Dumfries' departure, Diaby's name has resurfaced on the list of options, especially since the player had previously shown preliminary agreement to embark on a new adventure with the Nerazzurri, while the decision of Al-Ittihad remains the crucial factor in finalizing the deal. The newspaper revealed that Albanian midfielder Cristian Asllani could be the key to negotiations, as he has fallen out of favor with Inter's coaching staff, with the possibility of including him in a swap deal to bridge the gap between the two clubs. Asllani's market value ranges between €10 and €12 million, which could help Inter reduce the overall cost of the transfer while providing Al-Ittihad with a new technical option in midfield. Inter officials continue to assess all technical and financial aspects of the deal, as Chivu is convinced that Diaby will offer the team diverse attacking solutions due to his ability to play on both the right and left flanks. The Italian club's management aims to finalize their position in the final weeks of the summer transfer market, with the goal of completing their squad with the best available options before the new season kicks off.