Chelsea missed out on Yan Diomande and other stars

Yan Diomande, now a £100m+ target, was on trial at Chelsea just three years ago.

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What happened. Chelsea let Yan Diomande slip through their fingers after he trialed at Cobham three years ago; he is now a £100m+ target for top clubs.

• Diomande also trialed at Rangers before joining AS Frenzi.
• He moved to Leganes then RB Leipzig last summer.
• His debut Bundesliga season attracted global attention.

This pattern of missed talent continues to haunt Chelsea's recruitment.

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