Chelsea are ready to go head-to-head with Manchester United and Real Madrid in the race for a West Ham United defender following the Hammers’ relegation.
Chelsea’s defensive frailty has become the primary catalyst for an overhaul this summer. The Blues have struggled due to a glaring lack of leadership and a vulnerability during defensive transitions, as well as costly individual errors that have seen too many points dropped.
With incoming manager Xabi Alonso desperate to restore stability, the Blues’ summer plans have completely shifted toward securing mature, Premier League-proven reinforcement.
Ever since the departure of Thiago Silva things have gone downhill at Stamford Bridge, with an incredibly young squad that lacks a main voice.
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Chelsea are monitoring El Hadji Malick Diouf
According to Ekrem Konur, Chelsea are taking an interest in West Ham defender El Hadji Malick Diouf, who is the teammate of another Blues target, Jarrod Bowen.
However, FC Porto, Real Madrid and Manchester United are also interested in West Ham left‑back El Hadji Malick Diouf.
Due to West Ham’s relegation to the Championship, it is believed that a deal is feasible.
This move could make sense for Chelsea depending on what happens with Marc Cucurella, who looks like he may be heading to Atletico Madrid this summer.
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El Hadji Malick Diouf’s season to date
El Hadji Malick Diouf was a major silver lining in an otherwise devastating relegation season for West Ham. Arriving from Slavia Prague for £19 million, the 21-year-old Senegalese left-back adapted seamlessly to English football.
The most impressive thing about Diouf is the balance he provides in defence and attack, with his explosive pace making him a nightmare for opposition attackers and defenders.
One thing that could work in Chelsea’s favour is the fact that his international teammates are Nicolas Jackson and Mamadou Sarr, who are both going to the World Cup.
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