Born in Senegal’s capital city, Dakar, in December 2004, the now 20-year-old took his first steps in the game at the Galaxy Football Academy at the age of 13, and then - after four years - moved on to the Académie Mawade Wade.

El Hadji Malick Diouf has travelled to England to carry out medical tests with West Ham United, after they reached an agreement with Slavia Prague at the weekend. On Sunday, the Czech Republican side sealed a 4-2 friendly win over Dynamo Dresden and the 20-year-old came off late in the game.

West Ham have had an offer of £22million plus add-ons accepted for Slavia Prague defender El Hadji Malick Diouf, talkSPORT understands. Diouf has been given permission to undergo a medical by the

West Ham have agreed a deal to sign Slavia Prague's 20-year-old Senegal full-back El Hadji Malick Diouf. (Footmercato - in French)

European football has become a magnet for young talents looking to make a breakthrough. In this scenario, El Hadji Malick Diouf is starting to generate conversation in England and across central