Liverpool are said to be keeping a close eye on the Senegalese teenager.
Arne Slot – placed 9th FourFourTwo list of the best managers in the world right now – has made it clear that he wants to expand his squad this summer, with the futures of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold still undecided.
However, one player linked with a move to Anfield has already spoken out about transfer talks, claiming he is flattered that his performances have led to the Premier League’s attention being focused on him.
Slavia Prague star Malick Diouf speaks out on “rumors” of Liverpool’s interest
Talented Slavia Prague star Malick Diouf says he is honored to be linked with Liverpool but will remain hesitant amid talks of a potential exit.
As he conveyed Sports witnessDiouf or Prague have yet to receive any offers from the Merseysiders, but the 20-year-old remains coy about what may await him in the future.
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“I can see what’s going on around me, but it definitely doesn’t distract me,” he said when asked about Liverpool’s interest. “I’m focused on myself, on Slavia, I have no reason to rush. I told my uncle, my agent, the same thing. He knows everything.
“And I know that one day I will take the next step. That day is approaching, but I have to be confident that it is happening at the perfect time so as not to slow down my development.
“I don’t know if that’s true (about Liverpool). Yes, sounds good, but would I play for Liverpool? Would I fit there? It’s important for me not to stop. It’s difficult to move from the bench. I have to play.
Diouf joined Prague from Tromso for €2.5 million in January 2024 and has since gone from strength to strength, especially given his performances in Europe over the past two seasons. He can play in any position on the left side of the pitch and is a great athlete.
IN FourFourTwo viewLiverpool’s scouting is usually spot on, and if Salah and one of Federico Chiesa, Darwin Nunez or Cody Gakpo also leave the team in the summer, the slot could be a bit brighter in large areas. This is a movement we will be paying attention to in 2025.
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