Real Madrid are reportedly open to selling versatile forward Brahim Diaz during this summer's transfer window.
The 25-year-old has featured on 47 occasions for Real Madrid this season, scoring six goals and registering seven assists in the process, but he continues to struggle for starts for the capital giants.
The Morocco international was only given 20 minutes of the Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal, while he has only found the back of the net on one occasion in La Liga since the middle of January.
According to journalist Santi Ortego, Real Madrid have been underwhelmed by the attacker's performances of late, and the club are now giving serious consideration to selling him during this summer's transfer window.
The report claims that Arda Guler has moved ahead of Brahim in the pecking order in the eyes of senior figures at Bernabeu, and a number of clubs are believed to be keeping a close eye on his situation in the Spanish capital.
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Real Madrid 'open to Brahim sale this summer'
Brahim came through the youth system at Malaga before making the move to Manchester City in 2016, and he went on to represent the English club's first team on 15 occasions before making the switch to Real Madrid.
The attacker spent three seasons on loan with AC Milan, scoring 18 times in 124 appearances for the club, before returning to Real Madrid for the 2023-24 campaign to be a squad player for Carlo Ancelotti's side.
Brahim made 44 appearances last term, finding the back of the net on 12 occasions, and he has broken that number in terms of appearances this season, featuring 48 times, but he has not managed to have as much of an impact.
The attacker has a contract at Bernabeu until June 2027, but it is believed that he could be on the move for the right price during this summer's transfer window, with Real Madrid looking to raise some funds to improve their squad.
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Will Vinicius or Rodrygo leave Real Madrid this summer?
There is currently a host of speculation surrounding the futures of both Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, with the latter believed to be wanted by Chelsea, while the former continues to be linked with a big-money move to the Saudi Pro League.
Suggestions that Vinicius is close to signing a new long-term deal at Real Madrid are thought to be wide of the mark, so there remains speculation surrounding the Brazilian.
Rodrygo's output has been reduced this season, but he has still managed 13 goals and 10 assists in 49 appearances, and the 24-year-old remains an important player for the capital giants.
It would be a shock to see Vinicius move on this summer, while it would also be surprising to see Rodrygo depart considering the numbers that would be involved in terms of a departure.
Brahim's exit is possible, though, as Guler is emerging into an excellent player, and Los Blancos will be unable to keep the Turkey international out of the team for too much longer considering his quality.
Matt Law
