Habib Diallo: Senegal Striker at FC Metz Linked with West Ham Move

Habib Diallo, the Senegalese centre-forward currently at FC Metz, is being linked with a move to Championship side West Ham as the English club assesses options to strengthen its attack this summer.

Diallo, 31, is under contract at Metz until 30 June 2028 after rejoining the French side on 31 August 2025, a situation that is likely to give the Ligue 2 club a strong bargaining position in any negotiations. His current market value is understood to be around €4 million, setting an indicative benchmark for talks should West Ham decide to formalise their interest.

The forward is no stranger to success with Metz, having been part of the squad that won the French second tier title in the 2018-19 season. His familiarity with the demands of a promotion race is believed to be an attractive factor for a West Ham side targeting an immediate return to the Premier League.

On the international stage, Diallo’s profile was significantly raised when he became an Africa Cup of Nations winner with Senegal in 2022. That success, combined with his experience across French football, has kept him on the radar of clubs seeking a proven presence at centre-forward.

Diallo, born in Thies and standing at 1.86m, is a right-footed striker who has represented both Senegal and France at different stages of his career background. For now, he remains committed to Metz’s plans in Ligue 2, with any potential move dependent on West Ham turning interest into a concrete offer that meets the expectations of a club in no rush to sell.