West Ham See €20m Offer For El Hadji Malick Diouf Rejected By Slavia Prague

West Ham United offered €20 million for young defender El Hadji Malick Diouf, but Slavia Prague said no. The Czech club wants more money as more European teams show interest in the Senegalese talent.

WEST HAM MAKE THEIR MOVE

West Ham is looking for new defenders, and Diouf is a top choice. The 20-year-old Senegalese star plays mostly at left-back. He impressed scouts with his lively play for Slavia Prague last season and played the whole match in a recent Senegal win over England. Despite a €20 million offer, West Ham’s bid was rejected. Slavia Prague thinks Diouf is worth more, especially with other clubs interested.

WHY DIARIES ARE FOLLOWING THE DEFENDER

Diouf had a great season in the Czech league, and his value has increased quickly. Slavia Prague bought him for about £2.1 million less than a year ago. Crystal Palace and other Premier League teams tried to sign him before, but a €15 million bid was rejected in January. Now, with many teams involved, Slavia Prague hopes to get even more money. Diouf’s performances in big games and his international success have made him one of Europe’s most-watched young defenders.

WHAT THIS MEAN FOR WEST HAM’S SUMMER

West Ham is working on a summer rebuild with new management. The team finished 9th in the Premier League last season

According to a previous report, West Ham finished ninth in the 2024/25 Premier League season and needs new players to climb higher. The Hammers have 6 weeks until their first Premier League game and will push for European qualification this season

Last season, Liverpool won the 2024/25 Premier League title with 89 points, while Arsenal finished second.

Missing out on Diouf would be disappointing, but the club keeps looking for new talent before the season starts.