Everton and West Ham United are showing interest in Boulaye Dia, who Salernitana could sell in the upcoming January window.
According to Tutto Salernitana, West Ham United and Everton registered an interest in cente-forward Boulaye Dia ahead of the January window. Salernitana, who currently employs him on a loan deal from Villarreal, could exercise their buy option and then sell the Senegal international for a profit in the upcoming window.
The FIFA World Cup tends to bring opportunities for a few lesser-known players and provide them the platform to make significant career moves. Even a single performance can prove sufficient to attract the attention of clubs.
Displays on the world stage often bump a player’s value. This time, it’s a unique opportunity for the January window is around the corner. The player in focus here is Boulaye Dia, the Senegalese striker representing his nation in Qatar.
Dia already has a World Cup goal in the two appearances, scoring against hosts Qatar in Senegal’s 3-1 win. The forward is already of interest to a few Premier League sides, as the current club, Salernitana, could cash in on the opportunity ahead.
West Ham and Everton are reportedly vying for the forward’s signature in January. Salernitana currently have him on a season-long loan deal from Villarreal with a buy option. The Serie A side can sign him permanently for €12 million at the end of the season.
Salernitana is exploring the idea of making Dia’s deal permanent as soon as possible amid rising interest from Premier League sides. They could then sell him for a profit in January, which marks a good deal for the Italians.
On West Ham’s reported interest in the 26-year-old striker, David Moyes remains searching for a new centre-forward option to add new ideas to his forward line. Gianluca Scamacca and Michail Antonio have not offered enough this season and bringing in a player to give him a new dimension is on the agenda.
Everton are also in the market for a new striker following the slow start endured by summer arrival Neal Maupay. Dia would provide an alternative option to the Frenchman and could link up well with Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
If Salernitana are to make his deal permanent, their current asking price to sell Dia remains unknown. They are sure to demand more than the €12 million Villarreal would receive for the 26-year-old striker.
