Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing a summer swoop for 26-year-old Real Madrid playmaker Brahim Diaz in the summer transfer window.
Tottenham Hotspur’s summer plans have taken an unexpected twist following the knee injury to James Maddison, and the club is now scanning the market for creative reinforcements. Among the names emerging on Thomas Frank’s shortlist, Brahim Diaz of Real Madrid has quickly gained traction.
The Moroccan international, who recently signed a contract extension at the Santiago Bernabeu, boasts Premier League experience from his Manchester City days and has the versatility to play across multiple attacking roles. For a Spurs side now missing both Maddison and Son Heung-min (following his move to MLS), Diaz’s adaptability is a huge draw for the North London club.
Real Madrid are reluctant to sell Brahim Diaz
Any pursuit won’t be straightforward. According to Fichajes, new Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has made it clear that he views Brahim as a vital part of his squad heading into a season packed with domestic and European challenges. The 26-year-old has also indicated he is happy to remain in Spain, where he has racked up over 100 appearances, scoring 20 goals and providing 19 assists.
Real Madrid value his ability to slot into any attacking position, impact games off the bench, and provide cover across the frontline, qualities that have made him a fan favourite at the Santiago Bernabeu. So, a summer move for the 26-year-old Moroccan international will unlikely see the light of day.
Spurs’ wider transfer picture
Tottenham’s interest in Brahim Diaz runs parallel to ongoing talks for Rodrygo Goes, another Real Madrid star the North London club admire. While Spurs are prepared to spend to bolster Thomas Frank’s squad in the summer transfer window, Real Madrid’s reluctance, coupled with the player’s own contentment at the Santiago Bernabeu, could make this chase difficult for the Lilywhites.
For the Tottenham Hotspur supporters, however, the logic is clear: with James Maddison sidelined for the foreseeable future and Son Heung-min gone soon, adding a dynamic, technically gifted attacker like Brahim Diaz from Real Madrid could be crucial to keeping their UEFA Champions League ambitions alive.