AliousCrystal Palace has made their first official move for Nottingham Forest target El Hadji Malick Diouf, but their bid has been rejected by Slavia Prague.
The 20-year-old left-sided talent has been turning heads with his standout performances for the Czech giants this season, drawing interest from both Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest.
Diouf has emerged as a hot prospect, with his ability to play wide and attack fitting the profile of what Palace is looking for during the January transfer window.
According to *Foot Mercato*, Crystal Palace recently submitted an initial offer for Diouf.
However, Slavia Prague, valuing the Senegalese star highly, declined the proposal.
Diouf remains a crucial part of their squad and is contracted with the club until 2028, adding leverage to their negotiations.
Nottingham Forest, also keen on bolstering their squad, may now be prompted to accelerate their pursuit of Diouf after Palace’s bid.
With the young midfielder’s future under intense scrutiny, the race is on to see which Premier League side, if any, can meet Slavia Prague’s demands and secure his signature this month.
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