West Ham have had a €20m bid rejected for Slavia Prague star El Hadji Malick Diouf | OneFootball

West Ham United recently tabled a bid of around €20 million for SK Slavia Prague defender El Hadji Malick Diouf, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

However, they had their offer rejected as the Czech First League club value the Senegal international higher than that.

West Ham will need to make an improved bid if they want Diouf, and they face stiff competition from several other clubs.

The 20-year-old left-back is a ‘physically dominant’ full-back who ‘dribbles like a winger’, and he would be an excellent signing for the Hammers.

Diouf bagged eight goals and three assists in 30 league games last term. He also notched another eight goals and three assists in other competitions.

The Senegalese can also feature as a left-wing-back or winger due to his attacking abilities. West Ham need a quality option on the left side of the defence after releasing Aaron Cresswell.

The Hammers are preparing for the future as Emerson will not always be available as he approaches the twilight of his career. Diouf could be the perfect long-term successor to the Italian.

West Ham have yet to sign any new players this summer, with the permanent deal for Jean-Clair Todibo their only arrival to date. Fans are becoming frustrated with the inactivity.

They have been linked with Reims forward Adama Bojang and need to make other signings if they are to challenge for European qualification this season..