Arsenal and Newcastle have entered the race to sign Championship striker Ben Brereton Diaz.
Diaz is set to be out of contract at the end of the season. The Chilean attacker is attracting interest from a host of clubs and Blackburn are reportedly willing to risk him leaving on a free transfer and will not sell him in January, according to The Sun.
It’s an interesting strategy from Blackburn, considering they could receive a transfer fee in January, but could be convinced he’ll sign a new deal with the club.
However, if Diaz opts to leave Blackburn for free, then there are plenty of clubs showing an interest in securing his signature.
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The report claims that Arsenal and Newcastle have entered the race to sign Diaz, with Sevilla, Nice and West Ham as interested parties.
Diaz is comfortable playing through the middle as a striker as well as a full-back, so his versatility could make him a useful option for many clubs.
At 23, Diaz may not yet reach his full potential, so picking him up on a free transfer could be a canny deal for the likes of Arsenal.
