West Ham make themselves heard in transfer pursuit of Salernitana striker Boulaye Dia
West Ham have reportedly made themselves heard in the “last few hours” on 14 December morning as they eye move for Salernitana striker Boulaye Dia.
According to Italian media outlet Cronache Salerno, Premier League rivals Everton are also keen on securing the Senegal international’s services.
He was currently at the World Cup but then returned home after being knocked out by England 3-0 in the Round of 16.
Needed?
£17.3million is what it’s likely to cost the Hammers to secure his services and they’ve got more pressing issues in other areas of the pitch.
That money can be spent on a centre-back or an attacking midfielder instead of signing their third first-team striker.
Lucas Paqueta has been playing in an advanced position while he’s at his best playing in a midfield two.
Getting a good number 10 could go a long way towards solving David Moyes’ problems this season and that’s a move he would prioritise for sure.
He certainly would not want a fresh striker when Gianluca Scamacca and Michail Antonio are already there and competing for one starting position.
We would be really surprised if West Ham do end up pursuing the services of the Senegal striker in the January transfer window.