West Ham United have moved ahead of Newcastle United in the race to sign Boulaye Dia, who is highly rated by his Senegal international teammate Sadio Mane, according to 90min.
It has been reported that Newcastle were one of the first clubs to scout the 24-year-old striker, but it is now West Ham who are in pole position to secure the services of the Stade Reims star.
West Bromwich Albion, Sheffield United, Arsenal and Everton are also reported to be interested in the Senegal international striker.
Stats
According to WhoScored, Dia has made 13 starts and one substitute appearance in Ligue 1 for Reims so far this season, scoring nine goals in the process.
The 24-year-old striker has also played twice in the Europa League for the French club this campaign, according to WhoScored.
The Senegalese made 21 starts and three substitute appearances in the league for Reims last season, scoring seven goals and providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored.
Highly rated
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane plays with Dia for the Senegal national football team, and the Premier League champion rates his compatriot highly and believes that he will leave Reims soon.
“I didn’t know him before,” Mane told France 3, as translated by 90min. “But since the start of the season I’ve been following him, and I’m really impressed by his qualities. I think he won’t stay at Reims forever, believe me!”
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