West Ham near £19m Diouf signing from Slavia Prague

West Ham United are close to finalizing the signing of Senegalese left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf from Slavia Prague, with the clubs having reached an agreement reportedly worth around £19-22 million plus add-ons. Diouf, 20, has been a key player for Slavia, contributing significantly to their Czech league title with seven goals and numerous assists, and he has made several appearances for the Senegal national team. The deal is expected to be completed once Diouf passes his medical in London, with an announcement anticipated soon. This signing marks West Ham's first acquisition of the summer following the sale of Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham Hotspur and the departure of several other players. Manager Graham Potter aims to strengthen the squad after a disappointing 14th-place finish last season, particularly addressing defensive weaknesses exposed by the club's poor goal difference. Diouf's arrival is viewed as a positive start to West Ham's transfer window, with further reinforcements, including a striker, still targeted.