Crystal Palace are reportedly stepping up their efforts to sign Slavia Prague’s towering midfielder El Hadji Malick Diouf as they look to bolster their squad in the January transfer window.
The Premier League side are looking to strengthen their squadand Diouf, who has impressed scouts with his versatility, is seen as an ideal addition to their ranks.
Crystal Palace prepared to make a £15m bid The Hadji Malick Diouf
according to Alan Nixon via PatreonPalace are preparing to make a £15million bid for the 20-year-old Senegalese after Palace scouts were highly impressed by his performance during a recent training match in Spain.
Diouf’s versatility is one of the main reasons for Palace’s interest. Capable of playing as a centre-back, left-back and left-midfielder, he offers tactical flexibility that could address multiple areas of need within manager Oliver Glasner’s squad. His multi-role ability provides a valuable asset to a team looking to add depth and versatility to their defensive and midfield positions.
The young midfielder has been in outstanding form for Slavia Prague this season, making 28 appearances in all competitions. Operating mainly as a left midfielder, Diouf has contributed six goals and three assists, showing his attacking potential and overall contribution to the team.
Diouf’s career began at the Academie Mawade Wade in Senegal, before moving to Norway’s Tromso in February 2023. Although he faced a slow start, the midfielder found his rhythm in the second half of the season, and his performances earned him a move. to Slavia Prague in January 2024. There, Diouf made an immediate impact, scoring on his debut and quickly establishing himself as a key figure. for the club
Palace seem determined to beat their competition, which includes Liverpool from the Premier Leagueto secure the signature of the promising player.
Currently sitting 12th in the Premier League, Crystal Palace are keen to stabilize their form and move higher up the table in the second half of the season.
With the transfer window closing soon, Palace are preparing to make a decisive move to secure Diouf’s services, and a £15m bid could be the key to bringing the talented midfielder to Selhurst Park.
