US EditionLigue 1 Star Wants to Join Chelsea Despite Interest From Liverpool and Other Clubs: Reports
Chelsea targets Sporting CP centre-back Ousmane Diomande, who has a £69m release clause, as talks to sign Rennes' Jeremy Jacquet stall amid competition from Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
- This month, Chelsea Football Club are weighing a move for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande as Liam Rosenior presses for defensive reinforcements to find consistency.
- Chelsea had accelerated plans to sign Jeremy Jacquet in January, but the move stalled, with Rennes reportedly seeking a sizeable fee, making a deal this month unlikely.
- Two to three years ahead in minutes, Ousmane Diomande is judged more ready for the Premier League and recently signed a new contract at Sporting CP.
- Meeting Diomande's reported release clause may require departures but would strengthen Chelsea's immediate ambitions, bolstering their chase for Champions League places with a long-term 22-year-old centre-half.
- BlueCo faces questions over transfer strategy as Liam Rosenior seeks sustained success, balancing youth signings like Yisa Alao with selective defensive investment to ensure stability.
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