Anderlecht in talks with Deportivo Alaves for Malian defender | OneFootball

HLN are reporting that Anderlecht are in discussions with La Liga side Deportivo Alaves for 24-year-old Malian central defender Moussa Diarra. The former Toulouse man was the subject of a bid from the Mauves of around €2.5m, yet the Spanish side are hoping to get in the region of €4m. Anderlecht could certainly do with more central defensive cover, and with Diarra being left footed he would be able to replace the retiring Jan Vertonghen.

Diarra only joined the Spanish side last summer and went on to make 27 appearances across La Liga nad the Copa del Rey. The side finished the season in 15th place. Prior to his Spanish adventure, Diarra had been part of the Toulouse set up, making his senior debut during the 2019/2020 season. He was part of the promotion winning side of 2021/2022, making 30 appearances that season. All in all, Diarra played 109 games for Toulouse, scoring once. He is also a full Malian international.

The Mauves are certainly being more active this summer than they were last year. They are closing in on a deal to sign Nathan-Dylan Saliba from the MLS, with a number of other targets also lined up.

GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson