Leicester City have reportedly set their sights on Villarreal striker Ben Brereton-Diaz ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.
The 24-year-old, who only recently made the switch to Spain, could be on the move again in the coming months as Leicester is rumored to be keeping a close watch on him.
But Leicester City isn’t the only team interested in Brereton-Diaz. According to reports from TEAMtalk, a few Premier League and Championship teams are also keen on signing the former Blackburn Rovers forward.
Crystal Palace and Burnley from the Premier League are said to be monitoring his situation, while Championship rivals Southampton and West Bromwich Albion are also linked with a potential move.
Since joining Villarreal in the summer, Brereton-Diaz has found it challenging to secure a regular spot in the starting lineup. Reports suggest that Villarreal is prepared to let him leave on loan in January to get more playing time.
The Chile international has made eight league appearances for Villarreal this season, mostly coming off the bench, and is yet to score a goal. He joined Villarreal on a free transfer after leaving Blackburn Rovers at the end of his contract. During his time at Ewood Park, Brereton-Diaz scored 47 goals in 177 appearances over a five-year spell, which included a loan stint from Nottingham Forest before his permanent move.
The upcoming January transfer window could be significant for Leicester City as the team currently leads the Championship table and hopes to return to the top-flight next season.
