How Departing Liverpool Megastar Can Help Inter Milan Sign Top Target This Summer | OneFootball

Inter Milan are preparing another push for Moussa Diaby this summer, and a surprising market domino involving Mohamed Salah could help shape the outcome of the deal.

The Nerazzurri tried to sign Diaby in January, but Al-Ittihad rejected their proposal.

Inter had offered a loan with an obligation to buy set at around €35 million including bonuses.

However, the Saudi club held firm after only recently investing heavily in the winger.

Now, Inter have not changed their stance, as per FCInter1908.

Cristian Chivu still wants a wide attacker with one-versus-one ability and explosive dribbling to give the team a different attacking dimension.

The club already have Lautaro Martinez as an untouchable leader, while Marcus Thuram, Pio Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny provide depth.

However, Inter believe they still lack a pure dribbler who can break games open.

Inter Hope Salah Can Open Door For Moussa Diaby Arrival

Diaby remains the preferred profile.

The player is also open to a return to Europe after a short spell in Saudi Arabia, which keeps the situation alive ahead of the summer window.

A key external factor could be Mohamed Salah.

Reports suggest Al-Ittihad are monitoring the Liverpool forward as a major target.

If the Saudi club accelerate a move for Salah, Inter believe it could indirectly reduce the asking price for Diaby or at least increase negotiating flexibility.

Diaby cost Al-Ittihad around €60 million when signed from Aston Villa in 2024, but Inter are hoping the situation evolves in their favour.

The Nerazzurri remain ready to return to talks, confident that market movement could finally open the door to a deal they failed to complete in January.