Newcastle United are now preparing to make a £20million bid to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton Diaz during this month’s transfer window.
The Sunday Mirror (02/01, p64) report that Newcastle are ready to make their move for the Chilean international.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is desperate to bring in another goal threat after losing Callum Wilson to injury.
Signing top stars won’t be easy in Newcastle’s precarious situation, but they now hope to lure Brereton Diaz to Tyneside.
Brereton Diaz has racked up 20 goals in 25 Championship games this season, putting Blackburn into promotion contention.
Sadly for Rovers, Brereton Diaz being so good this season means there is real interest in his signature.
Newcastle now have the cash to make them an enticing offer, and can give Brereton Diaz a key role in their new project.
Recently encouraged by Alan Shearer after his superb scoring exploits, Brereton Diaz could now follow in Shearer’s footsteps with a move from Blackburn to Newcastle.
This would be a major capture for Newcastle, given that Brereton Diaz is a hot property and is wanted by many other clubs.
With a bid already in for Kieran Trippier, following that up with an offer for Brereton Diaz would be an exciting start to Newcastle’s January business.
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