Shakhtar 
Arsenal 
- 9 April
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Will Moussa Diaby leave Shakhtar and join Arsenal?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Moussa Diaby's transfer to Arsenal, as reports suggest a 74% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Arsenal has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Moussa Diaby.
- Arsenal has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Moussa Diaby (26).
- Arsenal has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Moussa Diaby.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Bukayo Saka, Reiss Nelson)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Bukayo Saka, Reiss Nelson)
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Key player as direct competitor (Bukayo Saka, Reiss Nelson)
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Many competitors with higher SciSkill (Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli (Striker, BRA))
Alternatives of Arsenal
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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67.1
67.5
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Jonathan Bamba |
 Chicago Fire
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€2.4M |
|
67.1
67.2
|
Armand Laurienté |
 Sassuolo
|
€14.2M |
|
66.9
69.1
|
Jesper Lindstrøm |
 Wolfsburg
|
€8.5M |
|
66.6
66.6
|
Stephan El Shaarawy |
 Roma
|
€1.5M |
|
66.2
66.2
|
Marcus Edwards |
 Burnley
|
€12.9M |
|
66.1
66.4
|
Gerson |
 Cruzeiro
|
€18.4M |
|
66.0
80.0
|
Roony Bardghji |
 Barcelona
|
€15.1M |
|
65.9
67.8
|
Felipe Anderson |
 Palmeiras
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€2.4M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Gordon | 06-04-2026 | Report | |
| Gonzalo García | 03-04-2026 | Report | |
| Christian Kofane | 03-04-2026 | Report | |
| Wesley | 23-03-2026 | Report | |
| Castello Lukeba | 16-03-2026 | Report | |
| Lewis Hall | 16-03-2026 | Report | |
| Mika Godts | 09-02-2026 | Report | |
| Michael Olise | 04-02-2026 | Report |
Moussa Diaby
F (CR), M (R)
Skill: 64.0
Pot: 67.8
Team
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€28.5M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€25.6M – €31.3M
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Who is Moussa Diaby?
Moussa Diaby (FRA) is a a wide playmaker and currently plays for Al-Ittihad. Moussa Diaby is 26 years old (1999/07/07) and he is 170cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 19. Moussa Diaby has also been used as an inside forward, a mobile striker, a shadow striker and as a poacher.
Moussa Diaby's current transfer value is between €25.6M and €31.3M. His last transfer was from A. Villa to Al-Ittihad in 2024. Al-Ittihad paid A. Villa €60M for Moussa Diaby.
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