AdminCrystal Palace have been interested in signing Slavia Prague’s El Hadji Malick Diouf, a young left-sided player, to bolster their squad under manager Oliver Glasner. However, their initial bid for Diouf was rejected earlier in the transfer window. Slavia Prague are holding out for a £20m fee for the player, which Crystal Palace consider too steep. Despite this, the London club still rates Diouf highly and is reluctant to give up on signing him.
The situation has become more complicated with the emergence of Brighton & Hove Albion as a rival suitor for Diouf’s signature. Brighton are in talks with Slavia Prague, and their interest in the player may prompt Crystal Palace to reconsider their bid. Liverpool are also reportedly interested in Diouf, adding to the competition for his signature.
Diouf’s contract with Slavia Prague runs until 2028, giving the Czech club a strong negotiating position. Crystal Palace will need to decide whether to meet Slavia Prague’s asking price or risk losing out on the player to Brighton or another Premier League club. With Brighton’s interest in Diouf, Crystal Palace may feel pressured to act quickly to secure the player’s signature, despite their initial reluctance to pay the £20m fee.
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