El Hadji Malick Diouf, a 20-year-old left-back, stated to the press while on international duty with Senegal that he sees himself at one of the world's top five clubs. Diouf has 10 caps for Senegal and signed for West Ham in the summer for a £19 million fee on a contract that lasts until 2030. This season, Diouf has made 11 Premier League appearances for West Ham and has provided 3 assists. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €25.00m. Diouf expressed his belief that he has the potential to reach that level through hard work and noted that he is remaining patient, having only been a professional for two years. Barcelona and Real Madrid are mentioned as examples of the type of top-tier clubs he may be targeting, and Real Madrid has recently been linked with the player.