According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal and Newcastle United both want to take advantage of French football’s financial issues by targeting Stade de Reims striker Boulaye Dia.
Mediapro have terminated their £2.75billion contract to broadcast French football, with the collapse now leaving French sides scrambling for cash.
The January transfer window is just around the corner, and English clubs may now push to sign Ligue 1 stars for less than they were originally expecting.
One popular name is Reims ace Dia, with Arsenal and Newcastle expected to pursue his signature in light of the financial collapse.
Dia, 24, has been in fine form in Ligue 1 this season, scoring nine times in 14 appearances for Reims, earning huge interest as a result.
The Senegal international can run in behind and play with his back to goal, though some may worry that too many of his goals come from the penalty spot.
Arsenal need an attacking boost given their goalscoring issues this season, and Dia could be a budget option to bolster their fortunes.
Newcastle already have an in-form striker in Callum Wilson, but adding Dia could give Steve Bruce another threat – though beating Arsenal won’t be easy given their pull in France.
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