Reims 
Brighton 
- 14 December
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: Boulaye Dia signs for Villarreal.
Villarreal beats Brighton to sign Boulaye Dia. Reims accepts their €12M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Boulaye Dia moving to Brighton.
CONFIRMED: Boulaye Dia signs for Villarreal
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Brighton's pursuit of Boulaye Dia reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 82% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Brighton has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Boulaye Dia (29).
- Brighton has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Boulaye Dia.
- The absence of key players at Brighton who play in the same position as Boulaye Dia increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Brighton's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Danny Welbeck, João Pedro)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Danny Welbeck, João Pedro)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Danny Welbeck, João Pedro)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Julio Enciso, Ansu Fati)
Brighton & Hove Albion: Seagulls eye possible summer move for Reims striker Boulaye Dia
Brighton are reportedly interested in a possible summer move for Reims striker Boulaye Dia. French media outlet Le10 Sport reported [via HITC] that the Seagulls are admirers of the 23-year-old…
Alternatives of Brighton
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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69.1
69.7
|
Tammy Abraham |
 Besiktas
|
€16M |
|
67.5
67.5
|
Borja Mayoral |
 Getafe
|
€7.9M |
|
66.9
68.3
|
Beto |
 Everton
|
€20.7M |
|
66.8
71.1
|
Vladyslav Vanat |
 Girona
|
€18.3M |
|
66.5
66.5
|
Jamie Vardy |
 Cremonese
|
€1.1M |
|
66.5
76.5
|
Mika Biereth |
 Monaco
|
€34.7M |
|
63.7
68.7
|
Nikola Stulic |
 Lecce
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€9.2M |
|
63.3
68.6
|
Pablo Durán |
 Celta
|
€4.6M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Said El Mala | 05-12-2025 | Report | |
| Gonzalo García | 19-11-2025 | Report | |
| Christos Mouzakitis | 09-10-2025 | Report | |
| Kobbie Mainoo | 27-08-2025 | Report | |
| João Palhinha | 09-07-2025 | Report | |
| Harvey Elliott | 27-06-2025 | Report | |
| Diego Coppola | 16-06-2025 | Report | |
| Stefanos Tzimas | 03-02-2025 | Report |
Boulaye Dia
F, M (C)
Skill: 67.1
Pot: 67.1
Team
Lazio
Lazio
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€13.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€12.4M – €15.1M
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Who is Boulaye Dia?
Boulaye Dia (SEN) is a a pressing forward and currently plays for Lazio. Boulaye Dia is 29 years old (1996/11/16) and he is 180cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 29. Boulaye Dia has also been used as a shadow striker.
Boulaye Dia's current transfer value is between €12.4M and €15.1M. His last transfer was from Salernitana to Lazio in 2024. Lazio loaned Boulaye Dia for free from Salernitana.
Boulaye Dia latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
