Southampton are leading the race to sign former Sheffield United striker Ben Brereton Diaz, according to TEAMtalk.
The Villarreal forward is reportedly keen on a return to England after an impressive stint at Bramall Lane last season and would entertain an offer from Southampton.
Brereton Diaz, who Tony Mowbray said has ‘extraordinary’ work rate, is now back at Villarreal for pre-season training and could soon be on the move to the South Coast, TEAMtalk has reported.
The 25-year-old faces an uncertain future at the La Liga outfit, with strikers Gerard Moreno and Alexander Sorloth ahead of him in manager Marcelino’s pecking order.
Russell Martin could shortly welcome Brereton Diaz back to England as part of Southampton’s summer reshuffle ahead of their Premier League return.
One of the busiest clubs in the market so far, the Saints have introduced eight new signings already, including midfielders Flynn Downes and Adam Lallana, as well as defenders Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Yukinari Sugawara.
Southampton ‘Pushing’ for Villarreal Star
Long-term admirers of Brereton Diaz
Southampton are long-term admirers of Brereton Diaz, according to TEAMtalk – the Saints have tried to sign the 25-year-old prior to his move to Sheffield United in January.
The Premier League returnees are now reportedly ‘pushing’ for Brereton Diaz’s return to England and are thought to be leading the race for the Chilean.
After focusing on reinforcements in defence and midfield in the first part of the transfer window, Russell Martin is now keen to deepen his attacking options ahead of the new campaign in the top flight.
Southampton to Break Transfer Record
For Celtic star Matt O’Riley
Southampton will have to break the Scottish transfer record to sign Celtic star Matt O’Riley, who is rated at around £30million.
A fee in a similar region would eclipse the £25million that Arsenal paid Celtic for defender Kieran Tierney five years ago.
