It is fair to say that the transfer window has not been productive or positive so far for West Ham United: Selling a top asset to an arch-rival in just 48 hours shows the speed with which other clubs can act: West Ham by way of contrast seem to drag their feet and undergo endless, frustrating bouts of ‘re-considering’ or procrastination.
Painful to be a Hammers fan right now waiting in vain for news of new signings after the exodus of senior players. Lack of available funds- we are told , means all of the deals have been own the back burner: Also a lack of European football, no doubt, means ambitious players want to be in the top tiers of football which West Ham most certainly are not.
Good news though appears around the corner: Top Hammers target – whether he’s labelled a ‘defender who can attack’ or a ‘midfielder who can defend’ – the purchase of top young talent El Hadji Malick Diouf meanders tantalisingly ever nearer nearer, with news from top sports journo Sébastian Vidal on his twitter / x feed:
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“El Hadji Malick Diouf wants to join West Ham. Described as “powerful” and “Champions League level,” the Slavia Prague star has given the green light. West Ham are preparing a new offer after a £17m bid was rejected. Potter is pushing hard.”
Diouf deal surely now getting closer – he actually WANTS to play for West Ham
Linked with Leeds United, Diouf actually wanting to come to east London is a major coup – and surely will enable the Hammers to get this one over the line as Slavia Prague have set the asking price at a non-negotiable £21.5 million. Simples.
Surely even the Hammers can’t cock this one up now.