Leeds United and West Ham handed major boost in race for £22m defender as ‘matter of time’ admission made

Leeds United and West Ham United’s chances of landing Slavia Prague defender El Hadji Malick Diouf have been given a significant boost.

Both the Whites and the Hammers have been linked with the marauding left-back, who can also operate as a wing-back.

He joined Czech giants Slavia Prague from Norwegian outfit Tromsø in January 2024 and has sent his stock soaring, earning an international breakthrough with Senegal.

Diouf, who played a part in Senegal’s recent win over England, has been linked with Leeds and West Ham by The Sunday Mirror’s print edition.

Leeds United and West Ham linked with El Hadji Malick
Slavia Prague are said to be looking to pocket an initial fee of £17.25m for the defender as part of an overall £21.6m package.

Leeds, West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Atalanta are said to have shown interest, and it is West Ham believed to be leading the race.

The club have reportedly had an opening offer of £17.25m plus add-ons knocked back, although a move away from Slavia Prague appears inevitable.

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