Rennes pursuing Deadline Day move for Lazio centre-forward Boulaye Dia

Rennes are not done yet in this summer transfer window as they pursue a move for Lazio centre-forward Boulaye Dia (29), according to Ouest-France. Although they have the very reliable Estéban Lepaul in their ranks, Rennes look a bit short of personnel upfront for a campaign that will see them compete in Ligue 1 and in the Europa League. Signings Issa Soumaré and Eliezer Mayenda are yet to get into gears, and Rennes haven't properly replaced Breel Embolo.

Parting ways with the Switzerland international centre-forward was always going to lead Rennes back into the transfer market. Ouest-France understands that Rennes are in active talks to offer Lazio striker Boulaye Dia a way back into regular first-team football. The former Reims centre-forward just had a season to forget in Rome, where he only started 14 games for three goal contributions.

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