{"id":109230,"date":"2025-09-02T13:45:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T13:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/109230\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T13:45:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T13:45:11","slug":"west-ham-signed-player-after-what-scouts-saw-him-do-to-arsenals-bukayo-saka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/109230\/","title":{"rendered":"West Ham signed player after what scouts saw him do to Arsenal&#8217;s Bukayo Saka"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-Insets-4-1-1140x641.png\" class=\"attachment-single-feature size-single-feature wp-post-image\" alt=\"Graham Potter applauding the fans alongside a circle inset of David Sullivan\" layout=\"fill\"  style=\"object-position: 50% 20%\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Credit: Imago<\/p>\n<p>   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756820710_0_ce00f0e876bf059a9c5b7ec7b8d83c54\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" alt=\"Samuel Fabre\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>   <\/p>\n<p> Tue 2 September 2025 12:38, UK <\/p>\n<p>West Ham have invested heavily in the transfer window, having spent around \u00a3124million as they look to improve on last season\u2019s 14th-placed finish.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhamzone.com\/tag\/graham-potter\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Graham Potter<\/a> has specifically highlighted the need to bring in more defenders, which was proven to be needed after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhamzone.com\/matchday\/west-ham-player-ratings-v-chelsea-lucas-paqueta-shines-1-10-star-terrible\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">West Ham conceded eight goals in their first two games<\/a>, before beating Nottingham Forest 3-0.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhamzone.com\/transfers\/west-ham-to-bank-millions-on-deadline-day-as-nayef-aguerd-agrees-exit\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">West Ham\u2019s sale of Nayef Aguerd on deadline day<\/a> reinforced the fact that defenders were a priority for the Irons throughout the whole window, with Kurt Zouma, Vladimir Coufal and Emerson Palmieri also departing the club.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhamzone.com\/matchday\/dave-edwards-hails-graham-potter-masterclass-after-west-ham-win-vs-nottingham-forest\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Despite West Ham beating Nottingham Forest 3-0,<\/a> Potter is still under pressure, and he needs his new signings to start performing to the ability that he believes.<\/p>\n<p>One particular addition has impressed so far, and West Ham were keen on the player following a brilliant display against Bukayo Saka.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/graham-potter-1024x576.png\" alt=\"West Ham manager Graham Potter watches the team from sideline with a frustrated look on his face.\" class=\"wp-image-144685\" \/>Credit: ImagoEl Hadji Malick Diouf\u2019s performance for Senegal left West Ham impressed<\/p>\n<p>Senegal beat England 3-1 in June, with Diouf nullifying Bukayo Saka\u2019s threat throughout the match.<\/p>\n<p>An article by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6487630\/2025\/09\/02\/west-ham-transfer-window-kudus-paqueta-todibo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Athletic<\/a> states that Potter was immediately impressed by the 20-year-old, and they felt it was crucial for the club to secure the young talent as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhamzone.com\/transfers\/west-ham-near-19m-diouf-deal-completion-as-medical-details-emerge\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Diouf joined West Ham for \u00a319m from Slavia Prague<\/a> and has been one of West Ham\u2019s bright sparks at the start of the season.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhamzone.com\/matchday\/west-hams-standout-from-a-dismal-display-el-hadji-malick-diouf-debut-analysed-vs-sunderland\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">In West Ham\u2019s 3-0 loss to Sunderland<\/a>, Diouf was a standout, and he excelled in West ham\u2019s following two matches. <\/p>\n<p>Provides assist for Lucas Paqueta\u2019s goal in the 5-1 loss to ChelseaProvides assist for Callum Wilson\u2019s header in the 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhamzone.com\/tag\/el-hadji-malick-diouf\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Diouf<\/a> is a marauding full-back with heaps of energy, and his speed highlights just how athletic he is.<\/p>\n<p>As the starting left-back, he has adapted to the responsibility placed upon him, and can only improve as he gains more Premier League experience.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Hadji-Malick-Diouf-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"El Hadji Malick Diouf for West Ham in pre-season.\" class=\"wp-image-151130\" \/>Credit: ImagoOllie Scarles to learn from already experienced El Hadji Malick Diouf<\/p>\n<p>Despite only being 20, Diouf is now a Premier League starter and a starter for his national team.<\/p>\n<p>His understudy at left-back will be the talented Ollie Scarles, who was excellent when called upon last season.<\/p>\n<p>His performance during West Ham\u2019s 1-0 win over Arsenal at The Emirates in February was so calm for a player who is just 19-years-old.<\/p>\n<p>West Ham fans should feel confident knowing that they have two brilliant youngsters in the left-back position.<\/p>\n<p>Sign up for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaGHMdz1SWt3IjomwH3n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">West Ham Zone WhatsApp channel<\/a> and turn on notifications to have all the latest, breaking West Ham United news sent straight to your phone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Credit: Imago Tue 2 September 2025 12:38, UK West Ham have invested heavily in the transfer window, 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