Football Insider has learned that Chelsea are keeping close tabs on Strasbourg midfielder Habib Diarra after blocking his potential move to Wolves.
And the Blues could now take advantage of their special relationship with Strasbourg to bring Diarra to Stamford Bridge.that Chelsea see him as a player who could be ready for the move “sooner rather than later”.is a top talent and were therefore not keen to see him move to Wolves in the summer window.Get Exclusive transfers news at Football Insider's YouTube TV channel
The relationship is already underway with Chelsea youngster Angelo joining the Ligue 1 outfit on loan for the 2022-23 campaign.Senegal-born starlet Diarra has played three times for the Alsace-based outfit this season, starting in two of those outings. He made his France Under-21 debut under the stewardship of Thierry Henry against Denmark on Thursday .
Diarra made 30 appearances across all competitions for Strasbourg in the 2022-23 campaign, notching three goals and three assists. He has played in a variety of positions since making his emergence from the club’s academy – including in central midfield, holding midfield and in a right-winger role.In other news,
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