Newcastle United are being linked with a £20million move for Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton Diaz.
A report in The Sunday Mirror (02.01.22) has revealed that Newcastle United are considering making a £20million move for Blackburn Rovers and Chile star Brereton Diaz.
The striker has been in scintillating form this season – he’s scored 20 goals in his 25 Championship outings so far, playing a huge part in Rovers’ successful campaign.
Tony Mowbray’s men currently sit in 2nd-place of the Championship table after a goalless draw v Huddersfield Town last time out.
But the club could now face a nervy January with Newcastle United said to be looking at a deal for Brereton Diaz.
Contract situation…
The striker’s contract at Ewood Park runs out in the summer, but the club have a one-year option in his deal and Mowbray has previously played down the possibility of losing Brereton Diaz for nothing.
Given that however, Rovers still find themselves in a somewhat difficult position regarding Brereton Diaz – do they sell their star player midway through a surprise promotion bid? Or keep him around, and hope to sell him when he enters the final year of his contract next summer?
The club has been in a similar position before with Adam Armstrong. With Brereton Diaz though, he has no shortage of suitors and finding a buyer – should that be what they decide to do at some point over the course of this year – shouldn’t be an issue.
Up next for Blackburn Rovers is an FA Cup clash v Wigan Athletic this weekend.
