Newcastle United have joined Arsenal and West Ham in being linked with a January transfer for in-form Reims striker Boulaye Dia.
The 24-year-old has been on fireplace in Ligue 1 this season, scoring 12 objectives from 17 outings. That places him on a par with Paris Saint-German famous person Kylian Mbappe and has caught the attention of some golf equipment.
The Hammers had been stated to have recognized the Senegal hitman because the participant to switch the departed Sebastien Haller. Arsenal have additionally been credited with an curiosity whereas Manchester United had been linked in November.
However ChronicleLive are suggesting the Magpies have been scouting Dia with a view to creating a transfer. It’s not recognized how a lot he would value however big-money signings are unlikely at St James’ Park this month.
Dia scored twice in Reims’ 3-1 victory over AS Saint-Etienne on Saturday. He’s prone to be focused by different golf equipment earlier than the switch window shuts. And, when requested about his future, the proficient ahead performed his playing cards near his chest.
“I can depart, simply in addition to I can keep,” he informed Ligue 1. “That is only the start of the switch window; the month may be very lengthy. I don’t take into consideration that. I’m targeted on the outcomes of the workforce, on myself, to proceed to carry out properly and to attain objectives.
“I really feel good in Reims, it’s a superb household ambiance right here. In any other case, we all know my scenario. I’ve a launch clause, that’s what I can inform you.”
Reims at the moment are unbeaten in 5 league video games and sit 14th within the French top-flight standings. Dia has performed a giant half of their latest success however admitted that no one is getting carried away.
“The objective is just survival,” he added.
Magpies want carry
Though three locations and eight factors above the relegation zone, it’s clear Newcastle are heading within the mistaken path. Two factors from a attainable 15 has appear them slip down the desk.
However they now have simply the league to deal with after Saturday’s 2-0 FA Cup third-round loss to Arsenal. Veteran striker Andy Carroll got here in for reward from Bruce after the defeat however he’s by no means a long-term choice.
The 32-year-old hardly ever performs and has began simply six Premier League matches since returning to Tyneside in August 2019. It stays to be seen if Dia arrives however they want somebody whose identify is recurrently on the rating sheet.
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