West Ham United are reportedly interested in a winter move for Real Madrid attacker Brahim Diaz, who is “seriously considering” the prospect of leaving the Santiago Bernabeu.
According to Fichajes, West Ham United have “emerged as a potential destination” for Real Madrid attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz as head coach David Moyes’ looks to add even more quality to his attack.
Los Blancos paid an initial £15.5 million to sign Diaz from Manchester City in January 2019 but watched the Spanish youngster struggle to make an impact, eventually sending him out on a one-year loan to AC Milan in the summer of 2020.
Diaz would later return to San Siro on a fresh two-year loan deal, during which he established himself as a key player for the Serie A side, winning the league title in 2021/22, he has since returned to Spain to take up a role in Real Madrid’s first team once again.
Upon his return, Diaz inked a new deal to tie himself to Los Blancos until the summer of 2027. However, due to the lack of first-team opportunities, the creative midfielder is now considering a change of scenery.
The fierce competition for places in the team has limited the 24-year-old Spanish international’s opportunities, as he has only been given 107 minutes of La Liga action this season.
So, perhaps a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu is needed in order for him to gain more regular first-team action and to help fulfil his potential, with the Premier League dubbed as “the perfect destination” for him amid fresh interest from David Moyes’ West Ham.
The report adds that the East London outfit views the versatile Spaniard as a potential value addition to their squad, especially given the extensive interest in talismanic winger Jarrod Bowen’s services from clubs higher up the food chain.
That’s despite the Englishman penning a new seven-year deal at the London Stadium in recent hours. The winger’s commitment to the Hammers will not altogether shut down speculation of a move to the likes of Liverpool, but it will mean that it will now become considerably harder for his suitors to prize him away.
The Reds have earmarked Bowen as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah, should the Egyptian depart Anfield in 2024 for the riches of Saudi Arabia, and a move to Liverpool could be a tempting proposition for the player.
Even if the Irons manage to keep hold of Bowen, signing Diaz in the upcoming winter transfer window would certainly not go amiss for David Moyes’ side and would be a huge boost to their chances of finishing inside the top half this term, as well as reaching the latter stages in the Europa League.
With his diminutive stature, Diaz is a nightmare for defenders, as his low centre of gravity makes him extremely quick and difficult to catch. His quick changes of direction and ability to beat opponents in one-on-one situations will certainly endear him to the Hammers faithful.
It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid will be open to selling their prized asset midway through the season given that they themselves have limited attacking options, but the opportunity to sign the Madrid starlet is surely one that the Hammers won’t want to miss out on.
