West Ham United have been told they’ll need to increase their offer by €5 million if they want to land El Hadji Malick Diouf from Slavia Prague, according to Claret & Hugh.

The 20-year-old defender has already attracted interest from multiple clubs, with the Hammers seeing a €20 million bid turned down.

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano also reported the rejected offer, noting that two other unnamed clubs are chasing the Senegal international.

Deal Stalls Despite Agreement With Player

West Ham have reportedly agreed personal terms with Diouf and his representatives. But that hasn’t been enough to move the deal forward.

Slavia Prague are holding out for a fee closer to €25 million before they’re prepared to sign off on the transfer.

Claret & Hugh report that Kyle Macaulay, who leads the club’s recruitment, is now weighing whether to raise the bid or refocus efforts elsewhere. West Ham’s scouting team has been casting a wide net across Europe in recent months, especially in markets like Denmark, Belgium, and the Czech Republic, hoping to unearth rising talent at better value.

Focus on Left-Back Options as Emerson Exit Looms

Part of the urgency in securing a deal for Diouf comes from the club’s expectation that Emerson Palmieri could be on his way out.

The 29-year-old left-back has been linked with a summer exit, and West Ham are making that position a clear priority in this window.

Diouf has emerged as a key target for the club’s reshuffle, but it remains unclear whether the board will agree to match Slavia Prague’s asking price.