French side Nice have put in a £8.4 million bid for Blackburn's Ben Brereton Diaz.

The forward is one of the hottest properties in Europe at present, with clubs around the continent vying for his signature.

According to The Sun, Nice are the first team to put in an official bid, which has been turned down.

The source adds that West Ham United, Everton, and Leeds United are all considering the Chile international.

Brereton Diaz has already scored two goals in three Championship games for Rovers so far this term.

The 23-yea-rold does want to move to a top division club, but Rovers are loathe to lose him unless they get a significant fee.