{"id":44213,"date":"2026-03-08T09:52:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T13:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/08\/chelsea-move-to-sign-21-year-old-wideman-from-london-rivals\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T09:52:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T13:52:17","slug":"chelsea-move-to-sign-21-year-old-wideman-from-london-rivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/08\/chelsea-move-to-sign-21-year-old-wideman-from-london-rivals\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea move to sign 21-year-old wideman from London rivals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/08\/chelsea-move-to-sign-21-year-old-wideman-from-london-rivals\/#Chelsea_continues_to_monitor_El_Hadji_Malick_Diouf\" >Chelsea continues to monitor El Hadji Malick Diouf<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/08\/chelsea-move-to-sign-21-year-old-wideman-from-london-rivals\/#West_Ham_are_reluctant_to_sell_Diouf\" >West Ham are reluctant to sell Diouf<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Chelsea are keen to sign West Ham United&#8217;s defensive sensation El Hadji Malik Diouf.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">West Ham United&#8217;s chances of surviving in England&#8217;s top flight have improved significantly in recent weeks as several of West Ham United&#8217;s key players stepped up in critical situations. Although they remain in the bottom three, they are level on points with Nottingham Forest in 17th place. A few more positive results could help him get out of the drop zone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Axel DiSasi and Crisencio Somerville have made major contributions to the comeback, but El Hadji Malik Diouf also stands out with his performance. The 21-year-old full-back&#8217;s performances have attracted attention and West Ham World reports that Chelsea are keen to sign the Senegalese international.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_continues_to_monitor_El_Hadji_Malick_Diouf\"><\/span>Chelsea continues to monitor <span>El Hadji Malick Diouf<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The young left-back has impressed since joining the Hammers in 2018. <span dir=\"auto\">prague<\/span> Last summer. He is one of their most reliable performers and the Blues are currently eyeing him as an ideal option to further strengthen their backline.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He has attracted the attention of Chelsea, who are looking to bring him to Stamford Bridge this summer. they believe he can compete <span>Marc Cucurella is looking to break into the starting lineup and could be a great long-term investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"West_Ham_are_reluctant_to_sell_Diouf\"><\/span>West Ham are reluctant to sell Diouf<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, it will be interesting to see if they make a formal offer in the near future. As far as the Hammers are concerned, they would be reluctant to part ways with the youngster just 12 months after bringing him into the squad.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He is currently valued at around \u00a324 million, which would certainly be fine for the Blues. West Ham, on the other hand, need to ensure their survival in the top flight to have any chance of signing the 21-year-old.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea are keen to sign West Ham United&#8217;s defensive sensation El Hadji Malik Diouf. West Ham United&#8217;s chances of surviving in England&#8217;s top flight have improved significantly in recent weeks as several of West Ham United&#8217;s key players stepped up in critical situations. 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