Blackburn Rovers boss Jon Dahl Tomasson has revealed what it will take for his side to sell Ben Brereton Diaz during the January transfer window.
The in-form Chile international, who is out of contract at Blackburn at the end of the season, has been continually linked with a move to Everton following a host of impressive displays. The forward bagged 22 goals in 37 Championship games last season.
As reported by the ECHO earlier this month, Everton have a list of players drawn up to target during the January transfer window. Strengthening Frank Lampard’s attacking options is the priority, with the club exploring the potential to sign more than one forward player.
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Lampard told the ECHO preparations for the window had been ongoing for some time, and that he, and director of football Kevin Thelwell, who he gets on well with, have a list of targets and are in constant communication over their plans.
One name that continues to be mentioned as a possible option is Diaz. Blackburn director of football Gregg Broughton had hoped that the Ewood Park club would have a clear idea of Diaz's mindset heading into January but, so far, there has been no update.
And now Tomasson has reiterated that Blackburn will not sell Diaz in January - unless an offer arrives that the club can't refuse.
"When I speak with Ben, I think he is very happy here at the moment," Tomasson told Lancs Live. "Of course, for him, it is maybe not the best choice for him to go to another club halfway through the season.
"It's not always the best choice but at the end of the day, it's about the opportunity and whether they come with a very high amount that we can't say no to. We don't know, nobody knows.
"If it's a low offer, we will say no immediately. You never know what will happen in football, I'd love for the lad to sign a contract and stay with me."
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