Manchester United’s search for a new left-back has led to West Ham’s El Hadji Malick Diouf becoming a potential target.
Before Michael Carrick was appointed interim head coach at Manchester United, Ruben Amorim wanted the team to play in a back-three system with a reliance on wing-backs.
Carrick has played Luke Shaw at left-back since January, but fears are growing over United’s over-reliance on the 31-year-old. That has resulted in the Red Devils being linked with moves for multiple left-backs, including El Hadji Malick Diouf.
Diouf is not the only left-back in the Premier League linked with a move to Old Trafford, but he is the latest to emerge in the gossip columns as a potential target.
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It recently emerged that United have added Diouf to their left-back shortlist.
The shortlist includes Alejandro Balde, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Lewis Hall.
Although Diouf cost West Ham £19m less than 12 months ago, the Hammers could be forced into selling players if they are relegated from the Premier League.
West Ham’s uncertain Premier League status may have led to United considering a move for Diouf if they think they can get him at a good price to compete for a place in the team with Shaw.
Who is Man Utd target El Hadji Malick Diouf?
Diouf is a Senegalese left-back who has impressed in the Premier League since his move to West Ham.
The left-back joined West Ham from Slavia Prague, where he scored nine goals.
It remains to be seen if the young defender will get a move to one of Europe’s big clubs, like United, this summer.
Where is El Hadji Malick Diouf from?
Diouf was born in Dakar, Senegal.
The West Ham star has made 18 appearances for the Senegal national team.
How old is El Hadji Malick Diouf?
Diouf is 21-years-old and was born on 28 December, 2004.
How tall is El Hadji Malick Diouf?
Diouf stands at 1.83m tall, which is roughly 6 ft 0 inches, and is taller than Shaw.
What position does El Hadji Malick Diouf play?
Diouf plays at left-back for West Ham and has built a strong relationship with Nuno Espirito Santo.
The young full-back can also play further forward, as a wing-back, if required. He gained experience in those positions at his former clubs, where he was seen as a winger.
He has proven his attacking abilities as a full-back in the Premier League, though he needs to improve the defensive side of his game.
No defender has registered more assists than Diouf (5) in the Premier League this term.
El Hadji Malick Diouf career stats
El Hadji Malick Diouf is currently impressing in a struggling West Ham side.
- Slavia Prague: 50 games, 9 goals, 4 assists
- West Ham: 30 games, 0 goals, 5 assists
- Tromsø: 21 games, 3 goals, 1 assist
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