Portsmouth are being linked with a move for Haugesund defender Madiodio Dia, with the Championship club reported to be tracking the Senegalese centre-back ahead of a possible switch from Norway.
The 22-year-old, currently valued at €500,000 on Transfermarkt, is the subject of growing speculation over a transfer from Haugesund to Fratton Park, according to the latest data scraped on 2 February 2026. The reported probability of the move remains unclear, listed only as “?”, underlining that talks, if any, are at an early or exploratory stage rather than an advanced negotiation.
Dia is on the books of FK Haugesund and has been playing his football in Norway, but his contract situation is not publicly disclosed in the data. With no expiry date available, observers have noted the possibility that he could become a free agent in the near future, a factor that may be encouraging interest from Portsmouth and other clubs looking for value in the market.
Born in Saint-Louis, Senegal, on 15 January 2004, the 1.90m right-footed defender has developed rapidly since moving from ASC La Linguère de Saint-Louis to Haugesund in August 2023. A loan spell at Egersunds IK in the Norwegian system followed in April 2024 before he returned to Haugesund in July 2024, gaining experience across different levels of the domestic pyramid.
His market value has risen sharply in recent updates, moving from €50,000 in late 2024 to €500,000 by December 2025, reflecting his growing reputation. Dia is listed primarily as a centre-back, offering height and physical presence at the heart of defence, attributes that could appeal to Portsmouth as they look to strengthen in the Championship.
No recent match-by-match performance data is provided in the available information, so it is not yet clear which specific displays may have alerted Portsmouth’s scouts. However, the trajectory of his career and valuation suggests a player on an upward curve.
If a move to Portsmouth does materialise, it could mark a significant step in Dia’s development, offering a platform in English football to enhance his profile and test his potential at a higher, more demanding level.
