The 23-year-old striker’s future at Blackburn has been under the scanner for a few weeks due to interest from clubs in the Premier League.
Everton have made an official approach to sign the Chilean, but have been told that they would have to meet Blackburn’s £15m asking price.
Frank Lampard wants to add another striker following the capture of Neal Maupay and Brereton Diaz is one of the players he is considering snapping up.
But the race to sign him is likely to be fierce due to the interest from as many as four other Premier League clubs.
West Ham have been considering making a move for him for months with David Moyes known for picking up players from the Championship.
Brighton and Southampton are also potential destinations for Brereton Diaz, but it is suggested the pair may be prepared to wait in the event he does not move and his deal runs down.
Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa are toying with slapping in a bid for the attacker as they try to add fresh impetus to their squad before the window closes.
However, in most cases, the Chilean is one of the options rather than the first choice target for the club.
There is also an acceptance that Blackburn are likely to drop their asking price as the window nears its Thursday night deadline.
