According to Graeme Bailey, Brahim Diaz’s agents are contacting Premier League clubs. They have alerted Aston Villa and Tottenham about a possible transfer ahead of the January window closure. Diaz recently returned from a challenging Africa Cup of Nations with Morocco but now finds himself sidelined in Alvaro Arbeloa’s revamped Real Madrid team.
Aston Villa and Spurs Eye Diaz as Deadline Approaches
Diaz performed well internationally, but his last-minute penalty miss against Senegal in the final has complicated his situation. The report indicates that Diaz’s representatives do not see a clear opportunity for him in the current starting lineup under Arbeloa, as the new manager is implementing his own tactics. They are exploring options with various clubs across Europe, including Newcastle United and the Italian team Como.
Aston Villa is intensely focused on securing a Champions League spot as the winter transfer window nears its end. Unai Emery has developed a well-organized team, but they sometimes lack creativity in the attacking third.