Lazio speeds up Boulaye Dia negotiations

Lazio is nearing a deal for Salernitana striker Boulaye Dia, priced around €10m, following his fallout with the club and relegation to Serie B.

Dia To Lazio
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Lazio are reportedly closing in on Salernitana striker Boulaye Dia, while Parma has presented a strong offer for Matteo Cancellieri.

The Aquile are focused on revamping their attack following the departures of Ciro Immobile and Felipe Anderson.

According to Sportitalia and Sky Sport Italia, Lazio’s latest target is Salernitana’s center-forward Dia, available for around €10m. Dia was sidelined for the latter part of the season due to dissatisfaction after being blocked from a transfer to Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2023.

With Salernitana’s relegation to Serie B and Dia’s contract expiring in June 2026, his price has significantly decreased from the €15.4m Lazio paid for him from Villarreal. He scored 20 goals in 50 Serie A appearances.

In other developments, Parma has reportedly made a substantial offer for Lazio winger Cancellieri, who has just returned from a loan spell at Empoli. The offer includes a loan with an option to buy at the end of the season, and unlike Monza and Como, Parma would cover his full salary. However, Lazio prefers conditions that would include an obligation to buy.

Boulaye Dia

Boulaye Dia

Forwarder, Midfielder

FranceFrance

Age: 28

180 cm

75 kg

Salernitana performance and stats

Salernitana

Manager: Giovanni Martusciello
Top 3 Scorers
This season

Matteo Cancellieri

Matteo Cancellieri

Forwarder, Midfielder

ItalyItaly

Age: 22

180 cm

kg

Season 2024
Played 1 5 Missed
Minutes 44 44.0 Avg
Goals 0 0.0 Avg
Assist 0 0.0 Avg
Attempt 0 0.0 Avg
Passes 0 0.00.0% AvgSucc
Yellow 0 0.0 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

Lazio performance and stats

Lazio

Manager: Marco Baroni
Top 3 Scorers
This season