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Chelsea will hope to build on their 2-0 victory over Manchester United last weekend when they face struggling Sunderland on Sunday afternoon.
The Blues scored twice in the second half to defeat old rivals United at Stamford Bridge, inflicting further pressure on Red Devils boss Michael Carrick.
Xabi Alonso’s side had lost to Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool in their previous two matches, but the west London side now sit fourth in the top flight table after victory against United.
Ahead of their visit to The Stadium of Light, it is emerging that Chelsea are set to miss out on one of their transfer targets.
As per TEAMtalk, Brentford are unwilling to sell full-back El Hadji Malick Diouf during the upcoming January transfer window, amid interest from west London rivals Chelsea.
It is claimed that the Blues have identified Diouf, 21, as a potential target as they look to bolster Alonso’s squad during the mid-season window.
Diouf impressed for West Ham last season despite their relegation (Photo: Every Second Media/Alamy)
Liverpool are also said to have shown interest in the Senegal international, who joined the Bees from London rivals West Ham United over the summer.
Since moving to The Gtech Community Stadium, Diouf has made seven appearances for Keith Andrews’ side across all competitions.
The left-back – who can also operate as a central defender – signed a long-term contract when joining Brentford which isn’t set to expire until the end of the 2030/31 campaign, and the report suggests that the Bees have no intention of allowing the player to leave in the coming months.
While the player has only started one of Brentford’s nine Premier League matches so far this term, the report suggests that those in charge of the club view him as a player with huge long-term potential.