Overview

• Chilean striker Ben Brereton Diaz has joined Sheffield United on loan from Villarreal for the rest of the season.
• Brereton Diaz, who was born in England and has a Chilean-born mother, could make his debut in Saturday’s FA Cup third-round match at Gillingham.
• The 24-year-old has struggled for goals and minutes at Villarreal since joining on a free transfer from Blackburn Rovers in the summer.
• Brereton Diaz was prolific for Rovers in his last two seasons with the Championship club, scoring 38 goals in that period.
• This is Sheffield United’s first signing since manager Chris Wilder returned for a second spell in charge.