Chelsea has links with Strasbourg due to shared ownership by Blue Co. Although Chelsea's interest could not be confirmed, there is speculation that Chelsea could play a role in the transfer process. This could involve signing Diarra first, then loaning him out to other clubs or integrating him into their own first-team.

Chelsea will have first refusal on Strasbourg talents, with Habib Diarra attracting attention. Diarra is now capped at full international level by Senegal.