Newcastle United are reportedly seeking to snap up Actual Madrid winger Brahim Diaz when the switch window reopens in January.
Diaz, 24, has made 17 appearances throughout competitions this season, beginning eight, contributing 4 objectives and two assists. The arrival of Jude Bellingham from Actual Madrid in the summertime has affected Diaz’s sport time on the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Spaniard is contracted with Los Blancos until 2027, however his diminished sport time has attracted the curiosity of Newcastle. As per Chronicle Stay (by way of Madrid Common), the Magpies are ready to dish out £50 million to signal Diaz.
Nevertheless, the Premier League membership should not alone within the fray for the winger’s providers, as they’ve Bayer Leverkusen, AC Milan, West Ham United and Aston Villa within the competitors.
Diaz has made probably the most of Vincius Jr.’s injury-enforced absence within the final two months, making 4 purpose contributions in his final appearances throughout competitions. Nevertheless, as soon as the Brazilian returns to the beginning XI, Diaz is more likely to be relegated to the bench.
It stays to be seen if the previous Manchester Metropolis winger fancies a transfer again to England looking for common soccer.
How Actual Madrid have fared this season
Actual Madrid have had a wonderful begin to the season regardless of accidents to a number of first-team gamers.
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defenders Eder Militao and David Alaba are seemingly out for the season after injuring their ACL. Nonetheless, Carlo Ancelotti’s facet have fared effectively throughout competitions heading into the brand new yr.
After 18 video games, Los Blancos lead the La Liga standings with 45 factors, forward of second-placed Girona on purpose distinction, with defending champions Barcelona seven factors adrift in fourth.
Within the UEFA Champions League, Ancelotti and Co. loved a flawless group-stage marketing campaign, profitable all six video games for the third time within the European competitors. They play Bundesliga facet RB Leipzig away within the Spherical of 16 first leg on February 13 earlier than the return leg on March 6.
Los Blancos return to motion after the continued Christmas break with a league conflict at dwelling to Actual Mallorca on January 3 earlier than travelling to Arandina for his or her Copa del Rey opener three days later.