As Tottenham must secure a successor to Son Heung-min, who is leaving for MLS after ten years at the club, the London team is now interested in Brahim Diaz to strengthen their attacking sector.
Initially focused on Rodrygo, the Spurs have shifted their strategy towards the 26-year-old Moroccan attacking midfielder, a prospect confirmed by media outlet Fichajes. Brahim Diaz, who was previously approached by Arsenal but whose transfer did not materialize due to financial reasons, is considered a prime target for Tottenham manager Thomas Frank to bring creativity and versatility to the Lilywhites’ offensive play.
The Moroccan is viewed as a key player by Xabi Alonso, the new Real Madrid coach, who sees him as an essential part of the club’s sporting project. Brahim Diaz, having played 31 La Liga matches last season with 4 goals and 2 assists, has expressed his desire to remain at Real Madrid, affirming his wish to continue wearing the white jersey. This motivation, combined with the Spanish club’s reluctance to facilitate his departure, seriously complicates the possibility of a transfer to Tottenham this summer.
Sportingly, Brahim Diaz has valuable experience at major European clubs such as Real Madrid, AC Milan, and Manchester City, where he also won the Premier League. His ability to play in multiple attacking positions makes him an adaptable player capable of quickly integrating into the Premier League. Recently, he posted strong statistics with 6 goals and 8 assists in the last season, which would make him a major asset to cover for Son’s departure and the prolonged absence of James Maddison at Spurs.
However, Tottenham will face strong resistance from Real Madrid and Brahim Diaz’s personal desire to stay, making this transfer operation complicated. Additionally, the Spurs are considering other options, such as Rafael Leao (AC Milan), with significant competition from Arsenal on some fronts. Therefore, the summer transfer window promises to be strategic for Tottenham as they seek to consolidate their attacking squad to remain competitive in the Premier League and Europe.
