Back to the Southampton Newsfeed

Sevilla 'leading the race for Ben Brereton Diaz, with Southampton also keen on the in-form £20million-rated Blackburn and Chile striker'

LaLiga club Sevilla are at the head of the queue to sign Ben Brereton Diaz, according to reports.

The Blackburn and Chile striker has been in red-hot form this season, with 16 goals in 20 appearances in all competitions.

And as reported by the Sun, his goalscoring displays have attracted the attention of Spanish outfit Sevilla, who are leading the race for his signature.

Sevilla are reportedly leading the race for Chile striker Ben Brereton Diaz (pictured above)

Julen Lopetegui's side are thought to have scouted Brereton Diaz, 22, personally both for his country and in the Championship for Rovers.