La Liga striker 'reveals summer plans amid Sheffield United interest'

The 24-year-old is currently on loan at Bramall Lane after joining during the January transfer window for the remainder of the campaign, searching for regular first-team minutes.

Since switching from Blackburn Rovers to Villarreal on a free transfer last summer, Brereton Diaz has struggled to cement himself in the first-team thinking at the Spanish club.

The Chile international started just two La Liga matches for the Yellow Submarine in the first half of the season before being loaned out to top-flight strugglers Sheffield United in England.

Finding the net on four occasions in eight Premier League appearances so far, the attacker has adapted well to life in Yorkshire as the Blades look to avoid an immediate return to the Championship.

According to The Sun, Brereton Diaz is clear surrounding his summer plans as the 2024-25 campaign enters its final stages for Sheffield United.

The report claims that the striker wants another opportunity to impress at Villarreal next season, preferring a spell at Estadio de la Ceramica over returning to England on a permanent deal.

It is understood that Chris Wilder's Blades are keen on signing Brereton Diaz permanently in the summer window, however such a deal could be difficult.

Sitting 10 points adrift of 17th-placed Nottingham Forest at the foot of the Premier League standings, Sheffield Utd look set for relegation to the Championship.

Having proven his goalscoring capabilities in the Premier League since his arrival at Bramall Lane in January, it is highly unlikely that the