Newcastle United are launching a final attempt for Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby.

Diaby, 23, has emerged as one of Eddie Howe's top transfer targets this summer after impressing in the Bundesliga last season.

The Northern Echo says they will make one final push to sign him before moving onto alternative targets.

While Diaby is still a main target, the club's recruitment team have started assessing other options.

The Magpies have prioritised signing a striker and a winger before the start of the Premier League season next month.

Callum Hudson-Odoi is reportedly on the list of transfer targets, with Chelsea willing to listen to offers for the out-of-favour forward.