It would mark a record transfer fee received for a Czech club and become West Ham’s first confirmed signing of the summer under manager Graham Potter .
Diouf, born December 28, 2004 in Ziguinchor, Senegal, has risen rapidly since joining Slavia Prague in January 2024. He registered seven league goals and three assists in 27 appearances, helping the Czech side lift their domestic title. Versatile as a left‑back, wing‑back, or even in midfield, he’s already earned six caps for Senegal, with a notable 90‑minute display in their 3‑1 upset of England in June .
West Ham view Diouf as a dynamic addition to Potter’s preferred 3‑4‑2‑1 or wing‑back systems, potentially replacing Emerson Palmieri on the left flank . His debut is expected in pre‑season friendlies—starting with Grasshoppers in Switzerland, and followed by the Premier League Summer Series in the U.S., culminating in a home game against Lille on August 9 .
After recouping £54.5 million through the sale of Mohammed Kudus, West Ham are actively reinvesting. Diouf’s arrival adds youth, athleticism, and depth to their squad ahead of the 2025–26 Premier League campaign, which kicks off with a trip to Sunderland .
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