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of west ham Transfer opportunities are already beginning to arise for clubs across Europe. Porto are now being linked with a move for El Hadji Malik Diouf.

The 21-year-old left-back only arrived at the London club last summer. However, with the Hammers relegated to the Championship under Nuno Espirito Santo, there is growing expectation that a number of players could leave this summer.

portuguese newspaper morning mail The report is attentive to the situation in Porto Diouf. They are ready to move forward when the circumstances become favourable.

During this time, record West Ham’s financial situation is said to be playing a major role in the increased interest in the Senegal international.

The defender was signed from Slavia Prague a year ago for around £18.5m (€22m). West Ham are now trying to recoup that investment while reshaping the squad ahead of life in the Championship.

Porto saw opportunity after relegation

Senegal Outlet senego States are actively preparing themselves for the summer stay in Porto. The Portuguese team is to play Champions League football next season. Furthermore, they are keeping a close eye on the left-back market despite already having Francisco Moura and Jaidou Sanusi in the squad.

That situation may still change. Portuguese reports suggest that Porto is open to a sale in the event that it would make room for new arrivals.

El Hadji Malik Diouf’s profile also fits what Porto typically look for in the market – young, athletic and with potential for future development. The left-back made 34 appearances for West Ham this season and provided five assists despite the club’s difficult campaign.

His offensive output remains one of the main attractions. Diouf averaged regular minutes under Nuno Espirito Santo and quickly established himself after coming from Czech football.

what happens next

West Ham’s financial pressures are now becoming a central part of the story.

Reports from Portugal emphasize the need for larger sales after repeated demotions. This is expected to impact a number of areas of the team during the summer period.

Diouf still has four years left on his contract, so West Ham are under no pressure to immediately accept a price-cutting offer. Nevertheless, Porto believe the current situation offers them a realistic opportunity to test the waters.

Furthermore, Diouf has just been called up by Senegal for the 2026 World Cup, and a strong performance there could easily increase both his value and the number of clubs pursuing him this summer.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed Lou Dort’s ejection in Friday’s 127-121 overtime win against the Denver Nuggets. Gilgeous-Alexander could see the Thunder in overtime after leading Oklahoma City with 36 points and nine assists. Head coach Mark Daigneault shut SGA out for the night after logging 34 minutes in his first game back from an abdominal injury.

Gilgeous-Alexander responded to Dort after discussing the plan the Thunder had made for their first game back from injury. ejection in the fourth trimester.

“They’re obviously a high-level team. We’re a high-level team. We’ve seen each other a lot over the last few years. Might be a little more into the game because we know the opponent. But yeah, it was fun. It was good out there. That’s how basketball is at the end of the season — it’s so physical. So, it’s nice to get one of those in the regular season.

“As far as scrimmages go, that’s usually how it happens. Something happens, one team roars, the other team roars. Lu was ejected. Lu is not that kind of guy – Lu is trying to go out there and win. I didn’t see what happened.”

SGA on Lou Dort’s ejection for scuffling with Nikola Jokic: “Lou’s not that type of guy – Lu is trying to go out there and win.

I didn’t see what happened” pic.twitter.com/dJReEmNCHn

-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 28 February 2026

As Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic began to return to the floor, Lu Dort checked the kneeling All-Star center, resulting in him falling and landing on Lu’s face. Just then, Thunder center Jaylin Williams intervened and a scuffle broke out between Williams and Jokic. Upon review, Dort was hit by Flagrant-2.

Lou Dort made an absolutely dirty play on Nikola Jokic.

There’s no place for that in the NBA.pic.twitter.com/Ft4z5QQwtu

– Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) 28 February 2026

Both centers earned double technical fouls.

Why Mark Daigneault sat out SGA during overtime in Thunder win

Head coach Mark Daigneault discusses Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Friday’s hard-fought overtime win. Although Gilgeous-Alexander did not play in overtime for the Thunder, Daigneault had a perfectly good explanation as to why.

“He’s coming off a 24-day injury. He’s coming back to play. One of the conditions to get him on the court tonight is to hold him to a certain point in terms of minutes,” Daigneault said. “We actually discussed that situation with both him and [Hartenstein] Before the game. Just so we can all be clear, in a non-emotional moment, that if we were in that situation, this is what we would do.

Daigneault concluded, “We obviously did that. I understand it’s a little unconventional, but, at the end of the day, we’re trying to prioritize the health of our players as they come back from injury.”

The Thunder will face the Mavericks on Sunday.