‘An upgrade’ and ‘a bargain’ – fan views on Brereton Diaz

We asked for your views on Southampton‘s imminent £7m signing of Ben Brereton Diaz from Villarreal.

Here are some of your comments:

Alex: I think it’s a great signing as he outscored Che last season in only 14 games in a harder league, so I think it’s a good upgrade. For under £7m I think it is a bargain signing.

Daz: I think if Russell Martin can sculpt him to his style off play then he would be a good asset to take over from Che Adams. Hopefully with the signings we have made already they all click and we stand a good chance being back in the Premier League.

Ross: I have liked the look of him for a few years, but lacking a bit of Premier League experience.

David: He must be an improvement on Che Adams who never worked hard enough to impress me. With Stewart Armstrong hopefully fit and raring to go, competition between him and potentially Brereton Diaz can only be beneficial.

Marty: He has played alongside Adam Armstrong at Blackburn and I believe Harwood-Bellis, so I can see the strong connections. He would give us a fresh option in attack after losing Adams who was unsettled over his future through last season. It’s a bargain price and for a Chile International I’ll happily take this! He had a good Premier League debut also!

Gavin: We haven’t had a tall target man since Graziano Pelle. I think we have missed that type of player. Could be an upgrade on Che Adams. Good signing!