Everton are already making plans for the summer transfer window.
It was reported over the weekend that Everton are showing an interest in Atletico Madrid’s Alexander Sorloth.
David Moyes has been ‘fixated’ on signing another striker and it’s also understood that he wants full-backs.
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Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth.
So with that said, there could be a perfect chance to sign West Ham United left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf at the end of the season.
If the Hammers suffer relegation, Diouf would become very attainable, and he’d be absolutely perfect for Moyes’ system.
West Ham United left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf.
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Everton should be making El Hadji Malick Diouf their top target
Diouf has quickly established himself as one of the best left-backs in the Premier League since joining in a £19m deal from Slavia Prague last summer.
The 21-year-old would be a significant upgrade on Vitalii Mykolenko, who is currently due to leave at the end of the season as his contract expires.
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The West Ham full-back would provide much-needed attacking threat down the left-hand side, and he’d complement Jack Grealish really well – if indeed he completes a permanent move from Manchester City.
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Troy Parrott lined up for the Republic of Ireland. Ivan Toney playing for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli. Richarlison playing for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
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Grealish has been crying out for an overlapping full-back that provides width, as it’d allow him more space to drive inside and create chances from a central position.
Diouf, who has provided five assists this term, ranks highly for accurate crosses, key passes and progressive carries.
Competition Games Goals Assists Yellow cards
Premier League 22 – 5 4
EFL Cup 1 – – –
FA Cup – – – –
El Hadji Malick Diouf 2025/26 stats
He also has strong defensive numbers, including duels won, interceptions and aerials won, so he’d be a great tactical fit for Moyes’ system.
Perhaps if West Ham do go down, they’d be able to land his signature for around £30m.
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