Chelsea fc news: Diomande - Martinez and Maignan feature

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CHELSEA have already contacted AC Milan about a possible deal for shot-stopper Mike Maignan, as the club are constantly being linked with moves for players that will help improve the squad.

Everyone has been socked by the start to the season that we have had, they are second in the Premier League and looking like a side that will be very hard to stop this season as Enzo Maresca has made a massive impact.

But there have been many reports in the media that we are looking to improve a number of areas in the squad and adding a new stopper to the side is something that will reportedly help us really win that Premier League title.

Robert Sanchez has been a massive part of that Chelsea side this season – but he is not seen as a man that is good enough to play for one of the big Premier League clubs and has really struggled to impress.

That has led to alot of speculation in the media that Chelsea will once again delve into that transfer kitty and add a new goalkeeper to the side, and Maignon is a man that has been linked with a move to London for a while.

And it has been claimed that Chelsea are dreaming of signing Mike Maignon in the January transfer window, according to Fichajes and have already contacted the Italian about a potential deal for the stopper.

However – it will be very hard for Chelsea to get a transfer deal done as Milan have no intention of letting the big man leave.

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Maignon is a world class goalkeeper and a star that would be loved by CHELSEA fans – if the reports are true and the Blues are keen on the player then they should definitely get a deal done for the man.

DIOMANDE EYES PREMIER LEAGUE MOVE

CHELSEA transfer target and 20-year-old defender Ousmane Diomande could consider leaving Sporting CP next summer amid interest from the Premier League, it has been claimed in the media this week.

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There is still a lot of speculation surrounding the players that Enzo Maresca will look to sign during the next couple of transfer windows, especially as the club still need to improve that back-line when they have the chance too.

That has led to some rumours in the media which have claimed that the club tried to get a transfer deal done for Diomande in the last few days of the last January window, but a €35million (£30m) bid rejected.

Diomande, who has a bit release clause, quickly became a regular in the Sporting defence following his arrival at the start of the year, making his European debut against the Gunners in the Europa League.

Per Fichajes, 20-year-old defender Ousmane Diomande could consider leaving Sporting CP next summer amid interest from the Premier League.

The player’s current deal runs until 2027, however, the contract does not have a release clause. The Portuguese giants are likely to demand a fee in the region of €50-60m.

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Diomande is a quality defender that could play in the Premier League for the club, he is a man that has the ability to become a real star at Stamford Bridge and a player that we would love to see arrive at the club.

It is alot of money to splash on the lad, but at the end of the day, improving that defence is something that Enzo Maresca needs to happen, i would just like somebody with a bit more experience you know?

MARTINEZ TIPPED FRO CHELSEA MOVE

CHELSEA have been tipped to sign Premier League goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez if Aston Villa fail to qualify for the Champions League this season.

Aston Villa signed Martinez from Arsenal in 2020 and the 32-year-old has gone on to establish himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and a player that has lifted the World Cup with Argentina.

Aston Villa are currently sixth in the Premier League, three points outside the top-four places, and sit fifth in the revamped Champions League ahead of their final two group games.

However, despite the fact he is happy at Villa, Ex-England striker Darren Bent believes star goalkeeper Martinez may consider leaving Villa if they do not secure a return to the Champions League next season and has named Chelsea as a potential destination for the big man

‘I wonder if Aston Villa don’t get back in the Champions League,’ former Premier League striker Bent told talkSPORT. ‘I know he signed a new contract, but could he go?

‘The fact is he could play for almost any team he wanted to. Chelsea could get him.’

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Arsenal made a mistake allowing Martinez to leave the club back in 2020, he really has become one of the best stoppers in world football. But we would be shocked to see him leave Villa at the end of the season, even if they fail to get back into the Champions League.

He is more than happy at the club and to leave would take a massive offer for the man, especially as Chelsea and Villa are pretty much vying for the same positions in the Premier League.

CHELSEA do need a stopper, but again, we would be massive surprised to see Martinez make the move to Stamford Bridge, especially because the board like to sign players that they can offer 10 year contracts too.

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