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Ste McGovern

Ben Brereton-Diaz transfer opens door for Nottingham Forest deal as 'talks' continue

Former Nottingham Forest striker Ben Brereton-Diaz is on the verge of completing the next move of his career - and it could help his old club settle their own transfer business.

The Chile international was linked with a return to the City Ground, although the Reds evidently never saw him as a priority signing. Instead, the forward looks set to join Villareal in the summer.

Several clubs have been chasing Brereton-Diaz since last year following some fine goalscoring form and the fact his contract with Blackburn Rovers is set to expire in 2023. But the Yellow Submarine "believe they have won the race" to his signature, according to the Express.

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