Derby County loanee Ben Brereton Diaz could leave the club in January, with Brazil’s Corinthians reportedly showing interest, according to a report from the Chile-based company The third through the Brazilian agency RTI Esporte.
Derby County enter the new year with genuine hopes of a play-off push. While recent performances have been mixed and DCFC are still within striking distance of the top six, a run of decent results would put them right in the mix.
John Eustace will see the January transfer window as an important opportunity to strengthen his squad for the second half of the season. Some smart recruiting could quickly put the Rams in serious playoff contention.
DCFC has already made one signing this month, giving Dion Sanderson a permanent contract. According to a report from the Chile-based company, they could now lose a player with rising interest in Ben Brereton Diaz. The third through the Brazilian agency RTI Esporte.
They claim that Brazilian side Corinthians are keen to make a move for Brereton Diaz. This comes just a few weeks after it was reported that MLS side Toronto FC were also interested.
Derby County could be preparing for several arrivals in January
With Sanderson’s loan spell made permanent and Owen Beck’s loan spell terminated due to injury, DCFC will have plenty of room to maneuver in January.
County has already opened two of the six lending spots, leaving four possible new borrowers in January. If Brereton Diaz returns to Southampton ahead of another move that would make it five.
Not only would they open up a new potential lending spot, they’ll also free up a lot of wages. Brereton Diaz is probably one of Derby County’s highest earners, even as a loanee.
The Chilean international’s spell at Derby has not gone according to plan so far. If Eustace believes he can bring someone else who can be more effective, DCFC is unlikely to oppose the departure of Brereton Diaz.
The move to Derby County has not gone well for Brereton Diaz
Brereton Diaz to Derby County seemed one of the smartest deals of January. The Chilean forward’s move to Villareal had not gone to plan, but his career in England had been very good.
He has been scoring consistently in recent years and has even had decent performances in the Premier League. Considering how bad the Southampton team was, his performance was very impressive.
Ben Brereton Diaz’s career in England
| Competition | Games | Goals | Assists |
| Championship | 248 | 58 | 23 |
| Premier League | 24 | 6 | 1 |
That Brereton Diaz contributes just one goal in 19 championship games for DCFC is a shock. After a mediocre spell at Sheffield United last season, he may feel that another move away from England is just what he needs.
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