Newcastle United are preparing a £50million move for Bayer Leverkusen's in-form French winger Moussa Diaby.
The 22-year-old has been on the club's radar for a number of months and was watched again on Saturday as he figured for Leverkusen in their 1-1 draw at Bayern Munich.
Diaby has scored 15 goals in 31 appearances this season so Newcastle stepping up their interest is no surprise but they are wary of increased competition and Leverkusen's asking price.
Newcastle United have stepped up their interest in Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby
Newcastle are understood to be willing to offer around £50m for the France international but Leverkusen are reputed to value him closer to £75m they received from Chelsea for Kai Havertz in 2020.