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title: "Newcastle United: Magpies ‘retain an interest’ in Moussa Diaby"
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author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2022-10-12T11:11:13Z"
modified: "2022-10-12T11:11:13Z"
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# Newcastle United: Magpies ‘retain an interest’ in Moussa Diaby

**iNews journalist Mark Douglas reports [Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) still ‘retain an interest’ in Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby ahead of the January window.**

### The Lowdown: Summer interest

The St. James’ Park outfit [reportedly](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/bayer-leverkusen-transfer-news-diaby-premier-league-6/) held an interest in Diaby in the summer, but a move never materialised despite interest from multiple suitors, and he has stayed at Leverkusen.

In 13 appearances so far this season, the winger has managed two goals and four assists over all competitions ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/moussa-diaby/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/395516/plus/0?saison=2022&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)).

### The Latest: January move?

Writing in his latest piece for [iNews](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-united-transfer-news-james-maddison-moussa-diaby-1904166?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1665424520-1), Douglas says that the North East club ‘intend to move again’ for new players in January, after spending [over £120m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/newcastle-united/transfers/verein/762) in the summer.

Among the targets that they ‘retain an interest’ in is Diaby, although they are also still looking at Leicester City attacking midfielder James Maddison, with whom they were also [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/leicester-transfer-news-maddison-premier-league-3/) with a move for in the summer.

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### The Verdict: Statement signing

Diaby would certainly be a statement signing if the Tynesiders can pull it off.

Hailed as a player with ‘electrifying pace, good with both feet + fearless on the ball’ by The Chronicle journalist [Aaron Stokes](https://twitter.com/AaronJStokes/status/1544012487703646208), he claims that it would be a ‘[remarkable deal](https://twitter.com/AaronJStokes/status/1544012487703646208)‘ should Eddie Howe’s side be able to sign him.

Last season, the France international managed a very impressive 17 goals and 14 assists in total across all competitions, mainly playing out wide ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/moussa-diaby/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/395516/plus/0?saison=2021&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)), and at 23 years of age, his ceiling is still so high.

Nonetheless, it would be a real coup if the Magpies were able to sign him and Maddison in 2023.

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