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El Hadji Malick Diouf is set for an imminent departure from Slavia Prague, with club coach Jindřich Trpišovský confirming that the talented Senegalese midfielder is likely to leave the club during the current transfer window^[1]^[3]. West Ham United are leading the race for his signature, having reportedly agreed to a fee close to €25 million (excluding bonuses), which would be the largest sale in Slavia Prague’s history^[1]^[3]. Diouf featured in what is believed to be his final game for Slavia—a 1-0 friendly victory over Linz last weekend—while the club’s management continues to finalize the transfer^[1]^[8].

Club president Jaroslav Tvrdík emphasized that while Slavia is open to doing business with Premier League clubs, the offer must reflect Diouf’s value^[7]. He noted, “We generally say that offers from the Premier League are not [often] rejected, but it has to be a good offer. We are aware of his high quality.” West Ham’s previous successful signings of Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal from Slavia have encouraged a positive relationship between the two clubs^[7].

Diouf’s versatility has made him highly sought-after, having played both as a left-back and left winger last season. He made 41 appearances, scoring seven goals and providing four assists, in addition to impressing on the international stage for Senegal^[6]. Leeds United are also monitoring the player, but West Ham is currently considered the frontrunner^[6].

Slavia Prague, under coach Trpišovský, continues to perform strongly in domestic competitions and recently secured their 22nd league title after a commanding victory over Olomouc^[4]. The club’s ongoing transfer activities and recent player departures, like goalkeeper Kinsky to Tottenham and Timothy Ouma’s arrival, signal an active summer in the transfer market^[2]^[5].

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