Issa Diop will not be swapping West Ham for Chelsea in the January transfer window. The Hammers are determined to rebuff all offers for the center-half this month, with their London rivals keen to strike a £40m deal.
Chelsea has identified the 23-year-old talent as a key target at Stamford Bridge. Football fans from around the world can purchase Premier League Football Tickets online to enjoy its stunning performances.
Frank Lampard is keen to strengthen his team in defense, and Diop has shown in 18 months at the London stadium he has what it takes to dominate Premier League strikers.
As a result, David Moyes side has no intention of losing the tall and speedy star who continues to be an integral figure in the Hammers backline.
Reports suggested this week that West Ham value Diop at £50m having paid Toulouse £22m to bring him to England from France in the summer of 2018.
90min.com report
However, 90min.com insist West Ham consider him priceless at this stage and regard Diop as not for sale.
The east Londoners who sit 16th in the Premier League table, will reject all approaches in January. Chelsea will subsequently have to continue their search for a defender elsewhere.
And the Blues’ need for a top center-half is growing with Andreas Christensen potentially leaving this month.AC Milan is aiming to sign the out-of-favor Dane before the end of January.
Meanwhile, West Ham ace Diop, whose 23rd birthday is today is expected to feature in Moyes’ team tomorrow.
The Hammers face a crunch clash with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Friday night 8pm.
West Ham lined up with three center-halves in their 2-0 FA Cup third round win away to Gillingham on Sunday.
And Moyes is likely to continue with that approach against the Blades with Diop joining Paraguay star Fabian Balbuena and Italy international Angelo Ogbonna, who has been West Ham’s surprise standout performer this season, at the back once again.
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