In a recent report, Le10Sport has mentioned that West Ham United could face stiff competition for their former target Boulaye Dia after failing to land the player during the January transfer window. It is believed that the Hammers will have to rival Napoli, AC Milan, Marseille and Eintracht Frankfurt if they decide to reignite their interest in recruiting the Stade Reims striker in the summer (via Le10Sport).
Dia’s Solid Season At The Stade Auguste-Delaune
Dia is enjoying a good season in French football as he has been responsible for coming up with some breathtaking displays as the focal point of David Guion’s attack. The 24-year-old has been involved in 26 matches for the French club this term, finding the back of the net on 14 occasions while securing one assist in multiple competitions.
The Senegalese striker has done well to average 2.0 shots, 0.9 key passes and 1.3 dribbles per game in the Ligue 1 this season. He has even been tidy when distributing possession in the final third as evidenced by his pass success rate of 79.6% in top-flight football (stats via whoscored).
Dia’s recent form has been quite good, so it is no surprise that so many top clubs across Europe are showing interest in signing the talented marksman when the transfer window reopens later this year.
What Will The Senegalese Forward Bring To The Table?
Dia is a deceptively quick striker who can make some clever runs with the ball in the final third. He can get himself into some promising positions in and around the opponent’s penalty area. The Senegalese sensation has got the strength to outmuscle the opposition and win some crucial headers for his side. Furthermore, he has transformed himself into a decent finisher in front of the opposition goal this season.
Should The Hammers Reignite Their Interest in Dia?
David Moyes is still looking for a suitable back-up for Michail Antonio, so a striker of Dia’s quality fits the bill perfectly as he will add some healthy competition for the English frontman at the London Stadium in the coming seasons. At 24, the Reims star is only going to get better with each season, so the East London outfit should consider rekindling their interest in him during the summer transfer period.
Dia is primarily a centre-forward but can also play as a wide player down the right flank if required. Hence, he could prove to be an invaluable squad player under Moyes’ tutelage and could help the Hammers challenge for European football in the years to come.
