Interest is growing in the availability of El Hadji Malick Diouf. According to Brown's comments to Football Insider, West Ham could be forced to sell Diouf if they are relegated from the Premier League this season. A number of Premier League clubs are believed to have had scouts at the Africa Cup of Nations, where Diouf performed well as part of Senegal’s successful campaign. Clubs are believed to be monitoring West Ham as possible relegation contenders and will attempt to sign their best players if they are relegated.

Speaking to the press while on international duty, El Hadji Malick Diouf said that his ideal is to be at a top club, among the five best in the world. He believes he has the potential to get there through hard work and hopes to achieve that. Diouf added that he is remaining patient, as he has only been playing professionally for two years.

Speculation suggests that if West Ham United are relegated from the Premier League, 20-year-old Senegalese defender El Hadji Malick Diouf could leave the club. Ian Darke commented that Diouf would inevitably attract interest from other clubs if West Ham are relegated. No specific interested club is named. His contract runs until 2030, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €18m.