El Hadji Malick Diouf: United’s stance on West Ham star emerges | OneFootball

Manchester United are pushing to finalise multiple deals before the summer transfer window even opens.

According to Fabrizio Romano, United and Atalanta have “completed all documents” to seal a deal worth €45m for Brazilian midfielder Ederson.

Now, it has emerged that United have opened talks with West Ham United to find an agreement for their £80m-rated playmaker, Mateus Fernandes, who wants to move to Old Trafford.

Manchester United not chasing El Hadji Malick Diouf

In recent weeks, Manchester United have also been linked with West Ham’s El Hadji Malick Diouf.

It has been widely reported that United are looking at the left side of their team during this window, but full-back seems the likeliest spot for an arrival amid concerns over Luke Shaw’s fitness.

In that regard, Diouf could prove to be a shrewd acquisition. The 21-year-old left-back has impressed with his athleticism, attacking intent, and swerving crosses in his maiden season in the Premier League.

With the Hammers desperate for sales, Diouf, who moved to London from Slavia Prague, might be available for a reasonable fee. 

However, according to club insider Sully, “reports that United are interested in full-back El Hadji Diouf are wide of the mark.”

Manchester United keen on Lewis Hall

It seems Jason Wilcox and company are focused on Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall to strengthen the left flank. 

However, Newcastle are reluctant to part ways with the Englishman. Furthermore, following the sale of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, they are no longer scrambling to raise funds through sales. 

It has been previously alleged that it would take an offer of around £70m to convince Newcastle to sanction Hall’s exit.

In the event the Magpies refuse to budge on their valuation of Hall, United should definitely explore the possibility of signing Diouf from the relegated east London outfit.

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