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title: "Leeds: Ben Brereton-Diaz update shared by journalist"
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author: "David Comerford"
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published: "2022-08-15T18:15:13Z"
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# Leeds: Ben Brereton-Diaz update shared by journalist

**Leeds United do not see Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton-Diaz as a ‘lead target’, according to [CBS Sports’ Ben Jacobs](https://twitter.com/JacobsBen/status/1558761390898380801).**

### The lowdown

Leeds are considering ‘[many forwards](https://twitter.com/JacobsBen/status/1558761385974267905)‘ as they approach the final fortnight of the transfer window.

There are three out-and-out no. 9s in the Whites’ squad – Patrick Bamford, Joe Gelhardt and Sam Greenwood.

But Bamford was forced off against Southampton at the weekend with [an adductor problem](https://theathletic.com/3504003/2022/08/13/patrick-bamford-injury-leeds/), and Gelhardt and Greenwood (both 20) may still be considered very raw.

Transfer insider Dean Jones told [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/88046492-leeds-considering-move-for-20m-wonderful-talent-at-elland-road) on Saturday that Brereton-Diaz features on the club’s list of external options.

### The latest

Jacobs, [running through potential striker targets for Leeds](https://twitter.com/JacobsBen/status/1558761390898380801), says ‘there’s nothing advanced’ on Brereton-Diaz.

‘Several EPL clubs’ have looked at him this summer, and last January, but ‘a few top scouts question whether’ his hold-up play and his awareness are Premier League-standard.

Jacobs does stress, however, that Brereton-Diaz possesses ‘clear potential’.

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### The verdict

What do the stats tell us about Brereton-Diaz’s game?

Well, first and foremost, he’s prolific. He’s started the current campaign with [two goals in three Championship matches](https://www.sofascore.com/player/ben-brereton-diaz/867583), having [bagged 22 in 37 last term](https://www.sofascore.com/player/ben-brereton-diaz/867583) (and earned a spot in the [Championship Team of the Year](https://www.thepfa.com/news/2022/6/9/pfa-awards-22-championship-toty)).

He isn’t someone who will fashion a particularly high volume of goalscoring chances, though – he [only notched three assists, and created three big chances](https://www.sofascore.com/player/ben-brereton-diaz/867583), in 2021/22.

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The Chilean’s involvement in build-up might also be somewhat limited, if his average of [11.7 passes per game is anything to go by](https://www.sofascore.com/player/ben-brereton-diaz/867583).

And the same could be said for his defensive contribution, with the 23-year-old winning possession [only 0.4 times per match](https://www.sofascore.com/player/ben-brereton-diaz/867583).

Still, Leeds are unlikely to find the perfect all-round package as a back-up to Bamford, and you could argue the need for a reinforcement is pressing.

If they can talk Blackburn down from their [reported £20million demands](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/blackburns-20m-ben-brereton-diaz-24128146), then it could still be a deal worth pursuing, especially considering pundits like Paddy Kenny have claimed he is [‘on fire’.](https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-told-to-complete-exciting-diaz-signing-after-sources-update-kenny/)