According to the Daily Mail, West Ham United have been offered a loan deal for Real Madrid striker Mariano Diaz in January.
It’s claimed that Real are prepared to let Mariano leave in January, having offered him around to clubs in he summer transfer window.
Real paid £21million to re-sign Mariano from Lyon in 2018, but he’s now available ahead of the January window having played just 14 minutes this season.
West Bromwich Albion allegedly wanted to sign Mariano over the summer, but wasn’t sure about joining a newly-promoted club; now, West Ham could try their luck.
Defensa Central reported on Monday that West Ham want to sign Mariano, though he isn’t rushing to leave Real despite his bit-part role.
West Ham continue to be linked with new strikers ahead of January, which again suggests that David Moyes isn’t fully convinced with Sebastien Haller.
Michail Antonio is a real threat, but West Ham need more goalscorers – and Mariano could well be that player based on his record at Lyon.
The Dominican Republic striker scored 21 goals at Lyon in the 2017-18 season, showing his ability in front of goal – and West Ham may hope that he can replicate that form in East London having been offered a deal.
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