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Brighton set to beat Palace and Liverpool in race to sign Slavia Prague left-back

Zack Oaten
Brighton set to beat Palace and Liverpool in race to sign Slavia Prague's left-back
Brighton set to beat Palace and Liverpool in race to sign Slavia Prague's left-backAction Plus
Brighton are close to signing Slavia Prague left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf, who has been a target for Liverpool and Crystal Palace this month.

This comes from The Sun which report that talks are being held over a £20m deal for the Senegalese star.

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Palace are reluctant to bid so high for the versatile player who can play in central defence or on the left of midfield which gives manager Fabian Hurzeler a great opportunity to sign another talented star this winter. 

The 20-year-old has spent two years in European football, having arrived at Norwegian side Tromso from home-country club Academie Mawade Wade. However, his impressive performances for Slavia Prague in the past two seasons has sparked interest from the Premier League sides. 

If the deal did reach £20m it would make the young star the most expensive player in Czech football history, setting a new record for Slavia Prague. His potential is undeniable and Hurzeler clearly sees that, as he attempts to bring him to the club this winter.