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title: "Leeds: Whites watch Ben Brereton Diaz"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-07-12T20:20:37Z"
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# Leeds: Whites watch Ben Brereton Diaz

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) sent scouts to watch Blackburn Rovers forward Ben Brereton Diaz in action during pre-season, according to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leeds-united-in-ben-brereton-diaz-transfer-mission/).**

### The Lowdown: Striker wanted

The Whites have made six signings this summer at a cost of [£95m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/transfers/verein/399), with winger Luis Sinisterra becoming the latest to pen Elland Road terms.

However, Victor Orta and co aren’t finished there and want to bring in a [senior striker](https://mobile.twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1545145078271942657) ahead of Jesse Marsch’s first full season in charge.

The likes of [Charles De Ketelaere](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leeds-ready-smash-transfer-record-27424462?1=) and [Arnaud Kalimuendo](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-transfer-news-arnaud-kalimuendo-update-emerges-jesse-marsch/) have been linked with Leeds in recent weeks, but it looks as if Brereton Diaz is also of interest once again with the new season fast approaching.

### The Latest: Leeds scouting mission

[Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leeds-united-in-ben-brereton-diaz-transfer-mission/) shared a story on Monday regarding Leeds and Brereton Diaz after being informed by sources.

They claimed that Yorkshire talent spotters were in attendance for Blackburn’s pre-season game with Accrington Stanley at the weekend, with the Whites holding a long-term interest in the Chile international.

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### The Verdict: Smart move?

Brereton Diaz, who has been described as the [‘face of Pepsi’](https://twitter.com/stujames75/status/1421727979881877513) in Chile due to massive marketing campaigns following his international success, and was also labelled an [‘extraordinary talent’](https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/football-news/ben-brereton-mowbray-blackburn-talent-17839665) by his former Rovers boss Tony Mowbray, could be a shrewd signing as an alternative to De Ketelaere and Kalimuendo.

Still just 23 years of age, Brereton Diaz scored [22 goals in 37](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-brereton-diaz/leistungsdaten/spieler/426192/plus/0?saison=2021) Championship games last season, playing on the [left](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-brereton-diaz/leistungsdaten/spieler/426192/plus/0?saison=2021) and through the [middle](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-brereton-diaz/leistungsdaten/spieler/426192/plus/0?saison=2021).

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He would provide similar versatility as De Ketelaere, as he would be able to turn out as an inside forward or as a secondary striker to Patrick Bamford.

Brereton Diaz has just enjoyed his [best](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-brereton-diaz/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/426192) season in front of goal and is also into the final [12 months](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-brereton-diaz/profil/spieler/426192) of his contract at Ewood Park, so Leeds could look to take full advantage.