El Hadji Malick Diouf is reportedly a target for Newcastle United, with his current club West Ham United potentially needing to sell players due to financial pressures. The London club announced a record loss of £104.2 million for the last financial year, a situation that has put several players on the transfer list. The young and promising 21-year-old Senegalese left-sided full-back could be one of the players sold to raise funds. Newcastle is looking for a player to either compete with or act as a backup for Lewis Hall.
While several other English clubs are also said to be interested, West Ham's sporting situation could influence any deal, as a potential relegation to the Championship would likely cause Diouf's market value to drop significantly, making him more accessible to interested clubs. Diouf, who has 17 caps and one goal for Senegal, has made 22 appearances and provided 5 assists in the Premier League this season. His current contract with West Ham runs until June 30, 2030, and Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €28.00m.
