The Ibrahim Diaz Transfer Tango: Four Giants Chase Real Madrid's Midfield Gem

Transfer Watch

A Spanish sports daily on Saturday reported four major clubs are pursuing Moroccan international Ibrahim Diaz, a Real Madrid midfielder.

Diaz is currently with his national team at the Africa Cup of Nations, where he scored in the opening win over Comoros and found the net again against Mali.

According to Defensa Central, four clubs are monitoring Diaz during the Nations Cup today.

These clubs are Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in the Premier League, and Milan and Juventus in Serie A.

The report notes Diaz's Real Madrid status and his lack of a regular starting role have made him appealing, as coach Xabi Alonso relies on Rodrygo, Arda Guler, and Jude Bellingham.

If Argentine Nico Paz, a Como player, returns to Real Madrid next season, Diaz could drop in the midfield hierarchy.

Nevertheless, Defensa Central says Real Madrid has no plan to sell Diaz, seeing him as a strong backup; if he moves, Madrid won’t block him but will demand a hefty fee.

Diaz previously wore Milan on loan and helped them win Serie A.

Transfer Watch (continued)

Diaz's market chatter has intensified as supporters wonder which path would suit him best, and Madrid's stance remains firm, a tease for fans and a headache for rivals.

Punchline: If Diaz changes clubs four times, we’ll need a bigger calendar.

Punchline 2: Madrid’s bookkeepers are already drafting a multi-club transfer party soundtrack.