Sources: Man United impressed by PL left-back, he's 4 x better than Luke Shaw for one key metric
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(Credit: Imago) Fri 8 May 2026 8:39, UK El Hadji Malick Diouf is seen as the ideal profile for Manchester United in their search for a new left-back this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The West Ham star “ticks a lot of boxes” for the Red Devils due to his “attacking prowess,” with the Old Trafford outfit keen to add an athletic, exciting player in that area of the pitch. Diouf is currently fighting relegation at West Ham, and United are already lurking to try to prise him away from the London Stadium this summer.
United’s transfer plans have seen a new left-back become one of their top priorities ahead of next season, as they are desperate to add quality competition for Luke Shaw. 🔄 Man United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signing scoops, departures, and contract news from the United boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Man United impressed by El Hadji Malick Diouf impact at West HamDiouf has won many admirers during his debut campaign in the Premier League, as he already has five league assists for West Ham this season.
The Hammers splashed out just £19million to sign him last summer, but he has quickly become one of their key figures in their battle against the drop in recent months.DioufStatsShaw29 (27)Apps (Starts)35 (35)5G/A10.88Chances Created per 900.490.85Successful Crosses per 900.241.47Tackles per 902.154.5Duels Won per 904.85Diouf’s 2025-26 Premier League stats compared to Shaw, as per Fotmob.The 21-year-old combines a quality delivery into the box with tireless energy on the left flank, and United have already decided that he would be the perfect fit for their system next term. Hammers set to be ‘forced’ into Diouf sale this summerFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider back in January that West Ham could be “forced” to sell Diouf if they are relegated, with the player not expected to be happy playing in the Championship.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side look set to field interest in several of their key players ahead of next season, with clubs circling to try to take advantage of their struggles on the pitch.