The Senegal international forward has addressed rumours of a possible switch to Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window
Metz striker Habib Diallo has issued a response to reports that Chelsea have launched a £17 million ($22m) bid for his services, expressing a desire to remain at Stade Saint-Symphorien until at least the end of the season.
The Blues are free to do business in the winter market after seeing a FIFA-imposed transfer ban lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport at the start of December.
Frank Lampard has been tipped to add to his attacking ranks this month, having admitted that World Cup winner Olivier Giroud could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge.