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Rennes are set to secure the Deadline Day signing of SS Lazio centre-forward Boulaye Dia (29) after both clubs reached an agreement on Monday, according to Ouest-France. Dia’s €2m loan move to Brittany includes a reported €9m option to buy. The Senegal international centre-back is expected to undergo a medical on Tuesday. Although they have the very reliable Estéban Lepaul in their ranks, Rennes looked 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, who left Les Rouge et Noir for Atlanta United. Parting ways with the Switzerland international centre-forward was always going to lead Rennes back into the transfer market. Dia just had a season to forget in Rome, where he only started 14 games for three goal contributions.