Chelsea
Chelsea signing this prolific 10-goal star for £16.8m would be nothing short of a robbery
Why Habib Diallo would be a fantastic signing for Chelsea
According to Le Republicain Lorrain (h/t The Metro), Chelsea have submitted a £16.8m bid for Metz striker Habib Diallo.
Diallo, 24, who is a Metz youth product, helped the French outfit get promoted to Ligue 1 with his scintillating performances last season. He scored 26 goals in the Ligue 2 campaign and provided 6 assists in 37 second-tier games for Les Grenats.
The Senegalese has been a regular for his side this season, having played in 19 Ligue 1 games, scoring 10 and assisting once. He has continued the form from last year and despite Metz having a tough time in the top-flight, Diallo has enjoyed another season at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
He is the joint-third top scorer in France this season and has also caught the attention of Leicester City and Tottenham due to his form. (Daily Mail) Therefore, Chelsea must push hard to convince Vincent Hognon, Metz’s manager, in letting the player leave at the earliest.
Meanwhile, Frank Lampard has led his side brilliantly so far despite the team mainly consisting of youngsters. Eden Hazard’s departure had left a void in the squad but the manager has covered that area with the budding talents in his squad.
The Blues are currently 4th in the league standings but have failed to show progress in recent weeks after an inconsistent performance towards the end of December. Apart from that, the youngsters have shown their full potential.
As Chelsea are in contention for various trophies this season, the manager has to make sure that he’s got depth in the squad. Another top-four finish in the league would prove to be a successful season for the Londoners and this can happen only if they add some reinforcements in some positions.
Now that the Blues are free to sign players this window, Lampard must prioritize signing a striker who can take the pressure off Tammy Abraham and be a tough competitor in the squad as well.
Back in December 2019, the Guardian claimed that Lampard has prioritized a new striker in the winter transfer window, with neither Olivier Giroud nor Michy Batshuayi living up to the expectations.
Therefore, the Blues must go all out to sign Habib Diallo, who has been consistent in the past few years for Metz since making it through the youth academy.
An out and out centre-forward, Diallo’s hunger for goals doesn’t seem to diminish and he is blessed with the ability to move quickly on the pitch, leaving defenders behind him with ease. He is turning out to be a lethal striker and is in the form of his life. The video below shows a glimpse of his scoring talent.
The 24-year-old is also capable of operating on the left flank and his versatility would be of immense help for the Blues, who can either play him alone up front or even alongside Abraham.
Diallo has registered 2.8 shots, 0.8 key passes and 0.8 dribbles per game in Ligue 1 this season, according to Whoscored. These numbers should make him a fantastic fit at Chelsea, where he can get better under the guidance of the former England midfielder.
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Verdict
Given that Batshuayi hasn’t been convincing and Giroud has been frozen out this season, Lampard should bring in a striker and Diallo could succeed in the Premier League.
Tottenham Women have signed Japan international Maika Hamano on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season, marking their fourth signing of the January transfer window. The 21 year old versatile attacker joins fellow new arrivals Matilda Nildén, Hannah Wijk and Signe Gaupset as Martin Ho strengthens his squad for a top four push.
Hamano joined Chelsea from INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2023 and was a member of Japan’s 2023 World Cup and 2024 Paris Olympics squads. However, she has seen limited minutes at Stamford Bridge this season under Sonia Bompastor, prompting the loan move to secure regular playing time.
Versatile Forward Provides Emergency Cover
The attacker can play anywhere across the forward line, operating on both flanks and centrally. She appears to be emergency cover for Jess Naz, who is out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury in December. The loan is believed to be a dry loan with no purchase option included.
The only downside to Hamano’s arrival is that she will miss a couple of games this spring alongside fellow Japan international Toko Koga for the Asian Cup. Claire Hunt will also be absent during that period for international duty.
Spurs Positioning for Top Four Finish
Tottenham’s aggressive January business signals their ambition to finish in the top four or five this season. Reports suggest they are not finished in the transfer market with Julie Blakstad and Larissa Mühlhaus also mentioned as potential targets.
The club has moved swiftly to address squad weaknesses after struggling in the first half of the campaign. Hamano’s versatility gives Ho tactical flexibility as Spurs look to climb the WSL table when they return from the winter break on January 10.
Chelsea
(Photos) Chelsea Star Sam Kerr Marries USWNT’s Kristie Mewis in Australian Wedding of the Year as Matildas Captain Carries Son Jagger Down Aisle
Sam Kerr married longtime partner Kristie Mewis in a stunning New Year’s Eve ceremony at Dionysus Villa in Perth’s Swan Valley. The Chelsea striker and former USWNT midfielder, who welcomed son Jagger earlier in 2025, exchanged vows in front of 120 guests at the luxurious Venetian inspired estate in what Australian media dubbed “Australian sport’s wedding of the year.”
Kerr dazzled in a classic black tuxedo with a white buttonhole rose while Mewis wore a white sparkling gown featuring a corset and long veil. In a touching moment, Kerr carried their seven month old son down the aisle with Mewis later revealing on her podcast that she would “sob when that happens.”
Matildas Stars Among Superstar Guests
The guestlist included several of Kerr’s Matildas teammates including Steph Catley, Mackenzie Arnold and Alanna Kennedy, who all wore black outfits in line with the dress code. Arsenal stars Caitlin Foord and Katie McCabe also attended alongside former United States teammate Stephanie McCaffrey.
The couple got engaged in late 2023 after meeting in 2019 and officially announcing their relationship in 2021. They celebrated into the early hours of 2026 before flying back to London with baby Jagger after a brief stay at the Crown Towers hotel.
A full honeymoon is on hold due to Kerr’s upcoming fixture for Chelsea against West Ham on January 11th.
Wedding Caps Remarkable Recovery
The ceremony caps a remarkable two years for Kerr following her ACL injury sustained in January 2024 that kept her out for 20 months. Her recovery was extended due to an undiscovered issue with the surgical graft that caused persistent pain and dark days during rehabilitation.
She made her return in September 2025, scoring her 100th Chelsea goal minutes after coming off the bench against Aston Villa.
Also read: Sjoeke Nüsken Open to Chelsea Exit as Bayern Munich Circle, Expresses Her Preference
Arsenal Dragon
Top Women’s Football Free Agents in 2026 as Lucy Bronze, Bunny Shaw and Georgia Stanway Among Stars With Expiring Contracts
A large number of high profile players in women’s football will become free agents this summer with reigning WSL champions Chelsea facing the potential departure of eight first team stars. Lucy Bronze, Hannah Hampton, Millie Bright, Aggie Beever Jones, Sam Kerr, Catarina Macario, Guro Reiten and Rebecca Spencer are all out of contract or require options to be exercised.
All Chelsea players are available to sign pre contracts with clubs outside the WSL from this month. Macario is the player most likely to leave amid interest from NWSL side Bay FC, with the United States international having found game time limited under Sonia Bompastor this season.
Arsenal Face Major Contract Decisions
Arsenal also have several top players requiring action including Emily Fox, Katie McCabe, Kim Little, Stina Blackstenius and Beth Mead. Mead could be on the move after being linked with London City Lionesses last summer, though the Gunners will be desperate to retain the Euro 2025 winner.
Manchester City face losing WSL leading goalscorer Bunny Shaw on a free transfer this summer. Leila Ouahabi and Laura Coombs are also both out of contract at the Joie Stadium. Manchester United will be keen to exercise the option on Ella Toone’s deal after the midfielder was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List.
European Stars Available
England midfielder Georgia Stanway is attracting interest from clubs including Arsenal with her Bayern Munich contract expiring. Barcelona face uncertainty over several stars including Alexia Putellas, Mapi Leon, Salma Paralluelo and Caroline Graham Hansen.
Caroline Weir is on an expiring contract at Real Madrid while former England number one Mary Earps could leave Paris Saint Germain. Trinity Rodman’s Washington Spirit contract expires with WSL champions Chelsea among clubs interested in the United States forward.
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