The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's (KSA) Public Investment Fund (PIF) are reportedly courting winger Moussa Diaby for Newcastle United ahead of this summer.

The Lowdown: Long-term interest

Newcastle also held an interest in Diaby last summer, and reportedly ahead of the January transfer window too.

A move never materialised in either window, and the St. James' Park outfit ended up signing winger Anthony Gordon from Everton instead.

However, that is not to say that they will not try and strengthen their attack further in the summer, as they look well-placed to play in the UEFA Champions League next season given their league position.

The Latest: Diaby 'hotly courted'

According to German news outlet Bild, Diaby is being 'hotly courted' by the North East club ahead of a possible move this summer.

Bayer Leverkusen could lose a number of their key players, with the Frenchman being one of them, but Arsenal are also eyeing up a potential deal.

The Verdict: Statement signing

Diaby would certainly be a statement signing for the Tynesiders in terms of taking them to the next level.

Newcastle editor for The Chronicle, Aaron Stokes, gave a glowing assessment of the 23-year-old when the Magpies were first linked with him, highlighting his 'electrifying' pace and claiming that he would be a 'marquee' signing:

"When it comes to marquee signings, NUFC would be hitting jackpot with Moussa Diaby.

"31 G/A in 42 games last season, electrifying pace, good with both feet + fearless on the ball. A remarkable deal if they persuade Bayer to sell + the player to join."

He has shown on numerous occasions already that he can perform at the highest level, and has continued his hot streak into this campaign with eight goals and five assists in total so far over all competitions.

Nonetheless, with Gordon on one wing and Diaby on the other, the Magpies could be so deadly next term.