Fabrizio Romano provides exciting update on Aston Villa target Moussa Diaby

Aston Villa are hoping to sign Moussa Diaby from Bundesliga’s Bayer Leverkusen this summer.

The club have already has a first official bid for Diaby rejected but they are not too distant from the valuation, according to reports.

Diaby, formerly of Paris Saint-Germain, has established himself as one of the most exciting forwards in the Bundesliga and has therefore gained interest from all across Europe. Newcastle United and Arsenal are two other Premier League clubs said to be considering a move but the Villans have already got a step ahead by making an official approach.

Sky Sport Germany reports Leverkusen have received a €45 million (£38.5 million) proposal from Unai Emery’s side and swiftly rejected – but talks remain ongoing.

Now, football reporter Fabrizio Romano has shared a positive update regarding the potential transfer of the Frenchman.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the transfer expert said that Diaby wants to make the move to the Premier League and join Villa.

He said: “The priority (for Villa) remains Moussa Diaby. Their opening proposal was €35m plus add-ons, not €45m, €35m plus add-ons. And the answer from Bayer Leverkusen was no.

“They want way more than that, but they’re also aware of the desire of the player to make his move to the Premier League and join Unai Emery.”