This summer, Everton may have another chance at Boulaye Dia from Salernitana, as the Italian team is eager to let go. Corriere dello Sport claims that Everton expressed interest in the forward last summer and that they are now able to get him for a lower cost.
According to the newspaper, Salernitana will have a hectic summer as they get ready to be demoted from Serie A, which will result in player departures. Relegation conditions may encourage some to act cheaply, but the club aims to do business wisely and does not intend to drastically lower values.
With Dia, on the other hand, things are different since after a terrible year and a total breakup, they just need to move on.
After a falling out with the club over their decision to prevent a move to Wolves late in the summer transfer window, he was the top player last year but has hardly played this year.
He and the club are currently at odds over his refusal to participate; the matter has been brought before an arbitration panel, and possible penalties include pay reductions.
In any case, a sale is required, and Salernitana has significantly lowered their asking price from €40 million to €20 million. The latter is the least amount they may take in order to guarantee a profit following their €12 million permanent signing of him from Villarreal on loan.
That sounds a bit excessive, though, and since relegation is also a possibility, there’s a good chance he’ll sign for far less, or perhaps on loan with certain restrictions. The latter would fit Everton perfectly.
In any case, the Toffees and other Premier League bidders will be rubbing their hands at the possibility of a great deal, so keep an eye on this name.
That sounds a bit excessive, though, and since relegation is also a possibility, there’s a good chance he’ll sign for far less, or perhaps on loan with certain restrictions. The latter would fit Everton perfectly.
In any case, the Toffees and other Premier League bidders will be rubbing their hands at the possibility of a great deal, so keep an eye on this name.
