Blackburn Rovers faced little pressure to sell Ben Brereton Diaz - despite reports of Everton making a late move for the striker.
The 23-year-old had courted interest from a host of top-flight clubs - the likes of West Ham, Leeds United and the Toffees - following an outstanding 2021/2022 campaign in which he bagged 22 goals in 37 Championship games. Frank Lampard’s side reportedly made an approach for the Chile international just days before the window closed, with the Blues boss keen to add further strength and goals to his frontline.
Rovers had triggered a one-year contract extension to ensure they’d receive a fee for any sale, but even then remained wary of teams able to match their £20million valuation and offer the forward Premier League football. But despite those worries, Rovers director of football Geoff Broughton has revealed how the second-tier side only received a few firm bids - all of which were below £10million.
