Ben Brereton Diaz makes preference clear after clubs line up to sign him | OneFootball

Southampton striker Ben Brereton Diaz wants to join Sheffield United in January despite multiple clubs queuing up to sign him.

Last week, talkSPORT reported that Sheffield United had agreed a verbal loan with Southampton for Ben Brereton Diaz. The news wasn't surprising given the kind of season Diaz has had so far.

Since joining Southampton in the pre-season, Diaz is yet to score his first competitive goal as a Saint. Furthermore, the 25-year-old's last outing for the club came over two months ago.

Honestly, Diaz has been a disappointing signing for Southampton. To the point that even his former Sheffield United teammate Cameron Archer is ahead of him in the pecking order.

So when Sheffield United came calling for him again, a January exit seemed the best solution. Keeping in mind, that he was in sublime form for them in the Premier League last year.

But a transfer to Sheffield United is getting complicated now.

Ben Brereton Diaz makes preference clear after clubs line up to sign him

Earlier today, Sky Sports mentioned in their live blog that Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers are also willing to sign Diaz on loan. Similar to Sheffield United, Blackburn is another club where Diaz has previously played.

Thus, the Chilean striker needs to make a wise decision in January.

Currently, it seems that Diaz is already clear about his preference for the next move. According to a report from the Daily Mail, Diaz wants to join Sheffield United.

In their own words, the Daily Mail mentioned: "He wants familiarity and stability so he knows Sheffield United can provide that should he step away from the South Coast."

Ben Brereton Diaz's strong insistence could see Sheffield United make swift progress in finalizing the loan move.

Recently, transfer interest has also been growing in Kamaldeen Sulemana. If these two deals go through, Southampton might plan to buy a new striker in January.