Sheffield United could be close to their first signing of the January window, with Ben Brereton-Diaz set to arrive on loan.
The Blades are in the market for a new forward and Chris Wilder is moving quickly to land the former Nottingham Forest and Blackburn ace.
Wilder has signed off on a deal to see Benie Traore move to Nantes. However, it looks like he’s also moved quickly to replace Paul Heckingbottom’s summer signing.
Sheffield United close to Ben Brereton-Diaz deal
The Sheffield Star has now backed up claims from Spain that the Blades are looking to sign Brereton-Diaz.
The forward is set to be in attendance against Valencia tonight but will then fly over to England to finalise the move to Bramall Lane.
Brereton-Diaz only moved to Villarreal in the summer after scoring 16 for Blackburn last season and 23 the year previous. But his move hasn’t worked out and he’s yet to score, leading the Spanish side to seek a move for their man.
The Chilean international was lauded by Tony Mowbray as an ‘extraordinary‘ forward during his time at Ewood Park.
Now, it seems, he could be on his way back to England as he tries to rediscover his goalscoring touch.
Frank Lampard had wanted the striker at Everton in past windows but a £15m asking-price put an end to any potential deal.
Wilder making moves
Chris Wilder spoke of moving fast this January and it seems he is doing just that.
Make no mistake, signing Ben Brereton-Diaz is a massive upgrade on Benie Traore. Sure, he might be out of form in Spain but he is far more seasoned.
Brereton-Diaz is an international striker who has proven it at Championship level and above.
If Wilder can get him firing, then it could be a superb piece of business on a temporary basis.