The transfer market always holds surprises. What seemed like a rotation player at Real Madrid is attracting the attention of half of Europe. It's no coincidence.
His performances in the white jersey, although irregular in minutes, have convinced several major clubs, which are willing to make a strong bet on him.
One of them has stepped forward and put a significant figure on the table. It's not a loan or a swap. It's hard cash.
He's not among Xabi Alonso's key players
Since he arrived on Real Madrid's bench, Xabi Alonso has made it clear that he has his own plans. Although Brahim Díaz is a player with quality, vision, and dribbling skills, the coach doesn't consider him essential. His priority is other profiles that fit better with his idea of play.
The season will be long and demanding, but that doesn't guarantee that Brahim will have a leading role. Both the player and his entourage know that. That's why they're not ruling out a departure if the right conditions are met.
It seems those conditions are starting to be met.
Newcastle pushes with a €50 million ($54.4 million) offer
Newcastle has been the latest to join the bidding. The English club is willing to pay €50 million ($54.4 million). That's exactly the amount Real Madrid has set as the minimum to start negotiations.
There's no room for haggling. Either that figure is reached, or there's no deal.
The English club's offer has been well received. Especially because the white club would be forced to give 15% of the sale to Manchester City. The citizen club reserved that clause when it sold him for €15 million ($16.3 million) in 2019.
On top of that, there are another €5 million ($5.4 million) in variables that were paid over time.
With these figures, Madrid considers that the operation could be profitable. Brahim arrived at a low cost and his sale now, after five years of growth, would mean a significant capital gain.
Modric wants him in his new team
He's not the only club interested. From Italy, Milan has reactivated its interest. There, Brahim left his mark during his loan spell.
Even Modric has requested his signing, since the Croatian wants to have him in his new adventure as a Milan rossonero.
Benfica and Tottenham are also closely following him. For now, Newcastle has made the strongest bid.
The ball is in Madrid's court. Brahim could have his days numbered at Bernabéu, although nothing has been decided.