Aston Villa agree €60m Moussa Diaby transfer with Bayer Leverkusen as winger snubs Saudi Arabia offer for Premier League move

• Aston Villa finalizes €60m deal for Diaby
• Diaby rejects Saudi Arabia offer
• Premier League move on the horizon

WHAT HAPPENED? Aston Villa successfully reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to acquire Diaby for a substantial fee of €60 million. The French winger decided to decline an offer from Saudi Arabia to pursue a move to the highly competitive Premier League, according to reports.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Aston Villa will sign the 24-year-old on a five-year deal. The former PSG starlet is set to compete in the Europa Conference League in the play-offs next season. His medical visit and then his signature must take place within the next 48 hours.

AND WHAT'S MORE: The French winger has reportedly rejected an offer from a Saudi club as he prefers a move to Premier League and compete in European competitions. The Paris-born forward scored nine goals last season in the Bundesliga.

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WHAT NEXT FOR ASTON VILLA? The Villains are set to face Newcastle United, Fulham and Brentford as a part of the Premier League summer series in the next 10 days.