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Liverpool, Manchester United 'join Arsenal in Brahim Diaz race'

By Darren Plant, Senior Reporter | 18 March 2024

Liverpool, Man United 'join Arsenal in Brahim Diaz race'

Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid playmaker Brahim Diaz during the summer transfer window.

Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Liverpool and Manchester United.

After three years at AC Milan, Diaz is now back at the Santiago Bernabeu and proving to be an asset to the first-team squad for the first time in his career.

The 24-year-old has contributed nine goals and three assists in all competitions this campaign, including chipping in with several noteworthy actions since the start of February.

When every player is fit, Diaz may find himself on Carlo Ancelotti's substitutes' bench, yet he has still managed to make 16 starts and 17 substitute outings in all competitions.

However, while the former Manchester City youngster has seemingly done enough to keep his spot in the team, the likely arrival of Kylian Mbappe will only push him further down the pecking order.

Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz celebrates scoring their first goal on February 13, 2024 © Reuters

Despite that, HITC claims that Diaz and his representatives are currently not angling for a transfer away from Los Blancos at the end of the season.

Nevertheless, that is not to say that opportunities may not arise for the playmaker, who has recently switched his international allegiances from Spain to Morocco.

The report claims that Liverpool and Man United are each toying with the idea of making an approach for Diaz during the summer transfer window.

While Liverpool are already well-stocked for creative talent, the departure of Jurgen Klopp as manager will lead to new ideas arriving at Anfield once a replacement is secured.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag applauds fans after the match on February 24, 2024 © Reuters

Man United also have the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount who can provide similar qualities to Diaz, yet new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is preparing to make his own mark in his role of spearheading footballing operations.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are also said to be monitoring the situation ahead of potentially testing Real's resolve with an offer.

Diaz still has over three years remaining on his Real contract and may seemingly be prepared to continue his stay unless he is promised a guaranteed start elsewhere.

Furthermore, Real are not in a position where they have to sell any players that they do not want to, with La Liga president Javier Tebas having regularly talked up the strength of Real's current financial position.