Manchester United are interested in signing West Ham United defender El Hadji Malik Diouf.
According to The Guardian, the Senegal international is a target as they look to add more quality and depth to their left-back division. They hope to give Luke Shaw more competition.
Meanwhile, the Senegal international joined West Ham United for £19 million and they will not want to let him leave easily. However, they are fighting for survival in the Premier League and it remains to be seen whether they will be prepared to listen to offers for the 21-year-old.
Even if they agree to sell the player, Manchester United may have to pay a premium to get the deal done.
As for the player, Diouf would be attracted to the idea of joining Manchester United. They are one of the biggest clubs in the country and it would be hard to turn down the opportunity to play for them. He will want to play in the UEFA Champions League with them.
Manchester United have shown improvement this season but need more quality if they are to compete for major trophies next year. Adding more quality and depth to their defense and midfield should be a top priority for them in the summer transfer window.
The 21-year-old has shown his quality in a struggling West Ham side and could develop even further by playing alongside other players.
He is a young player with a lot of potential and could develop into an important player for Manchester United. It remains to be seen whether they can convince the London club to sell the player.
