West Ham face financial crossroads as El Hadji Malick Diouf future comes under scrutiny

West Ham United could be forced into significant changes this summer as mounting financial pressure places several players’ futures in doubt, including defender El Hadji Malick Diouf.

The London club are facing a deficit reported to be in excess of £100m, a situation that is expected to shape their approach to the upcoming transfer window.

Club officials will need to reduce expenditure and generate funds, with player sales viewed as one of the most immediate solutions.

In that context, Diouf has emerged as a realistic candidate to leave. The young defender is regarded as one of the club’s promising assets and holds significant market value.

His profile — combining potential and transfer appeal — makes him an attractive option for a side seeking to balance its books without dismantling the entire squad.

While no formal bid has been confirmed, reports suggest that Newcastle United are closely monitoring developments.

The Magpies are believed to be assessing options to strengthen their left side, particularly around Lewis Hall, and Diouf is understood to be among the names under consideration.

Any shift in circumstances could influence the pace of negotiations. A potential relegation to the Championship would likely impact Diouf’s valuation and could accelerate discussions over a transfer.

Such a scenario would increase the urgency for West Ham to secure funds while offering interested clubs an opportunity to negotiate at a lower price.

For now, Diouf remains a West Ham player, but the financial realities confronting the club suggest that the coming months may prove decisive.

As the transfer window approaches, his future appears increasingly tied to the broader economic challenges facing the Hammers.