After a difficult week for West Ham, where Mohammed Kudus moved to London rivals Tottenham Hotspur – after reportedly forcing through a deal, they have been given some exciting news to end the week.
According to Fabrizio Romano and Santi Aouna, the East London side are set to sign left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf from Czech side Slavia Prague, for a deal of 22m Euros plus add ons.
The 20-year old impressed many when representing the Senegal national team against England in a friendly last month, where he kept Bukayo Saka very quietly whilst also contributing going forwards.
Various sources had previously stated that he was on the radar of many clubs in Europe, including Brighton and Hove Albion – a club known for their savvy recruitment.
Longstanding left-back Aaron Cresswell departed the club this summer after 11 years at the club. Emerson Palmieri is still at the club and has generally performed well for the Hammers, but it is clear that they need another option in that position.
Likewise with the recruitment Sunderland have made this summer, the one clear downside is that he will be away with Senegal at AFCON during the festive period.
