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Transfer boost for West Ham as Crystal Palace give up chase for £22m star

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  • West Ham United have received a boost in their pursuit of Slavia Prague star El Hadji Malick Diouf. 
  • The Hammers recently had an opening bid worth £17.25 million turned down by the Czech outfit. 
  • But the Sunday Mirror report that talks continue between the two clubs over a transfer and Crystal Palace have given up their chase for the 20-year-old. 
  • Palace had two offers rejected for Diouf in January, but they have now turned their focus towards signing Ajax’s Borna Sosa. 
  • Leeds United, Nottingham Forest and Serie A side Atalanta have also expressed interest in a deal for the Senegal international, but West Ham are thought to be leading the race. 
  • Diouf joined Slavia Prague in January 2024, and has gone on to make 50 appearances across all competitions, scoring nine goals and providing four assists in the process. 
  • He played a pivotal role in helping his team win the Czech First League last season, as he bagged seven goals in 41 games. 
  • Diouf mainly operates as a left-back but can also feature as a left-wing back or winger due to his attacking attributes. 
  • West Ham are looking to sign a long-term successor to Emerson, who will turn 31 next month and has a year remaining on his contract at the London Stadium. 
  • They have identified Diouf as an ideal option, but Slavia Prague want a £21.6m package for their star who has three remaining on his current deal. 
  • Stats from Transfermarkt 
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