Hull City, Reading and Bournemouth have been linked with Mbaye Diagne.
According to a report by Turkish Football, Hull City and Reading plus Premier League side Bournemouth are all set for talks with Kasimpasa striker Mbaye Diagne in the coming days.
The former Juventus man has attracted plenty of interest following his excellent run of form over the past six months, netting 12 goals in 17 appearances following his move from China.
Diagne, 26, has been a late developer having had several short spells on loan from Juventus after joining the Serie A giants back in 2013 following an impressive goal scoring spell in Italy’s lower leagues.
Kasimpasa are said to be willing to sell him for the right price, seemingly due to preferring to cash in on him now rather than risk losing him for free in 12 months’ time when his contract expires at the Turkish club.
Both Hull and Reading disappointed in the Championship last season, finishing in a lowly position after flirting with relegation despite the duo predicted to challenge for promotion.
Hull have seen several players walk away on a free following their expiration of their contract, and the Tigers will need to find a suitable replacement for Uruguay international Abel Hernandez should he also leave.
Reading, on the other hand, have already bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Marc McNulty from Coventry City and boss Paul Clement may see the 6ft 3inch Diagne as an ideal strike partner.
But both Championship clubs face competition for his signature, not least from Premier League side Bournemouth with the player’s agent Ediz Balkan telling Turkish Football of the Cherries’ interest.
Manager Eddie Howe has shown his capabilities of striking a bargain or two in the past, and he may see the Senegalese forward as a gamble worth taking in his bid to establish Bournemouth as a top 10 club.
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