Transfer: Aston Villa Holds Out for Higher Offer from Al Ittihad for Moussa Diaby

Moussa Diaby

Aston Villa has rejected Al Ittihad's initial €55m bid for Moussa Diaby, valuing the winger at a higher price, with talks ongoing to reach a mutually agreeable deal.

Aston Villa has turned down Al Ittihad's opening offer of €55 million for Moussa Diaby, seeking a more substantial sum for the highly regarded winger. Unai Emery views Diaby as a vital player in his squad, and the club is unwilling to let him go without a significant fee.

While Al Ittihad's interest in Diaby is genuine, the Saudi Pro League side will need to return with an improved offer to meet Aston Villa's valuation. Additionally, the player's representatives are engaged in discussions regarding financial and contract terms, indicating that multiple rounds of talks are still necessary to finalize the transfer.

As the negotiations unfold, Aston Villa's stance on Diaby's value may lead to a prolonged transfer saga. 

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.