{"id":8460,"date":"2026-05-14T18:31:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=8460"},"modified":"2026-05-14T18:31:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:31:17","slug":"60m-star-posts-picture-in-chelsea-shirt-amid-reports-blueco-wants-to-sign-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=8460","title":{"rendered":"\u00a360m star\u00a0posts picture\u00a0in Chelsea shirt\u00a0amid\u00a0reports BlueCo wants to sign him"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-368247\">\n<div class=\"article-follow\">\n<div class=\"article-sharing google-follow\">  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grv-media\/img\/google-discover.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> <span>Add as preferred source on Google<\/span>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Chelsea have been given what appears to be a green light from a transfer target ahead of the summer transfer window.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_111919673b145c38-123\">Chelsea\u2019s summer transfer policy is shifting toward a more balanced approach as the club looks to shore up a fragile defence and add much-needed experience. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVMultiVideo\"\/>\n<p id=\"p-rc_111919673b145c38-123\">After spending nearly \u00a32 billion on younger projects during BlueCo\u2019s ownership, the board is now open to signing Premier League-proven talent to support their young core. <\/p>\n<p>The club also recognises a need for leadership in the dressing room to help players like Joao Pedro and Estavao Willian grow. Meanwhile, rumours suggest they are eyeing creative midfielders like Adam Wharton and even exploring experienced players.<\/p>\n<p>But one player who has remained on the radar for quite some time is Yan Diomande.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar-poll\" data-story-id=\"0014d213-24cc-415e-a559-10d6a8ddd9a0\" data-story-name=\"2025\/26 Season\" data-comment-id=\"322282c1-0f5c-46e8-92c3-00685a1b6dea\" data-story-slug=\"2025-26-season\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<p><h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">CHELSEA PLAYER OF THE SEASON \u2013 FINAL!<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/TCC-Polls-21-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-368046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/TCC-Polls-21-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/TCC-Polls-21-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/TCC-Polls-21-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/TCC-Polls-21-912x1140.jpg 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/TCC-Polls-21-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/TCC-Polls-21.jpg 1080w\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-yan-diomande-pictured-in-a-chelsea-shirt\">Yan Diomande pictured in a Chelsea shirt<\/h2>\n<p>RB Leipzig attacker Yan Diomande shocked everyone when he recently shared a photo on his Snapchat of him in a Chelsea shirt (as per The Sun), amid links to the Blues.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, Diomande has already opened the door to a move to Chelsea after being quizzed on their interest earlier on this year. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m here, and first and foremost, I have my health, and I work hard every day. Hearing these rumors about big clubs like PSG, Chelsea, Liverpool, and others interested in me only motivates me even more.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m keeping a smile on my face, staying cheerful, and pushing forward. My job is on the pitch, and I\u2019m fully committed to my current club. As for the rest, I have a team that takes care of everything.\u201d<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"a7ff3fe3-a05c-423f-9e8c-99ae14865441\" data-story-name=\"Chelsea Transfers\" data-comment-id=\"76ffb14d-02d9-496e-8386-863b0fb9fb2a\" data-story-slug=\"chelsea-transfers\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-content\">\n<h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">Nico Williams or Anthony Gordon, who are you taking?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">Chelsea have been linked with both players \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Nico-Williams-Anthony-Gordon-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Nico Williams' and Anthony Gordon's league stats\" class=\"wp-image-368173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Nico-Williams-Anthony-Gordon-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Nico-Williams-Anthony-Gordon-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Nico-Williams-Anthony-Gordon-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Nico-Williams-Anthony-Gordon-912x1140.png 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Nico-Williams-Anthony-Gordon-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Nico-Williams-Anthony-Gordon.png 1080w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"Credit: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce\/Ed Sykes\/Sportsphoto\/Allstar via Getty Images\">Credit: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce\/Ed Sykes\/Sportsphoto\/Allstar via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-yan-diomande-flirts-with-chelsea-once-again\">Yan Diomande flirts with Chelsea once again <\/h2>\n<p>He\u2019s made some more comments on Chelsea, adding to the speculation even more of late. <\/p>\n<p>His new comments suggest that a part of the motivation behind his impressive season, which has seen him score 13 goals and lay on nine assists, is down to clubs like the Blues wanting him. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cImagine people say you go to Chelsea or Real Madrid to do this job, you\u2019re going to be happy and motivated to do more.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more-wrapper lazy see-more-open see-more-blank extra-content\" 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