In fact, some even referred to him as a cheaper yet upgraded version of Chelsea star Ben Chilwell. According to reports from The Sun (printed edition, page 61), the Baggies are in talks to sign the 25-year-old striker this summer. Among the targets Tottenham is monitoring, Metz striker Diallo is the one who stands out, Football.London reported. The Red Devils are readying up a major bid for the Los Blancos defender, who is already touted to become a “fan favorite,” Talksport reported. Diallo still has two years left on his current contract with the French club. “I’ve said it from the beginning, I keep saying that and I hope the owners will recognise the situation - even after the Chelsea game - and try to strengthen our team.”. If Diallo really is set on making a move to Spurs, then it’s great news for the club who undoubtedly have to relieve the burden on Harry Kane.
The 25-year-old is also notable for helping Metz get back into the top flight the season before with his impressive 26 goals in 37 league matches. Habibou "Habib" Mouhamadou Diallo (born 18 June 1995) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a forward for French club FC Metz. ligue1.com looks at rise and rise of the Metz man, from Dakar to the Lorraine region via Brittany. Unfortunately, they were unable to hold onto their 3-0 lead against Chelsea and had […] He would come a lot cheaper than the likes of Alexander Sorloth or Wout Weghorst, which is ideal for someone who would be playing a backup role. Diallo has managed to tally a total of 12 goals in 26 Ligue 1 starts in the past season for a struggling, newly-promoted Metz side. He spent the entire season there as Brest finished 5th … Habib Diallo was left as an unused substitute this weekend, with L’Equipe claiming it is the striker’s ‘priority’ to join Tottenham Hotspur this window.
Apart from scouting a prolific goalscorer like Diallo, Tottenham has also been linked to a move for a well-rounded left-back. West Brom transfer news - Slaven Bilic is keen to add a new striker to his squad before the October 5 deadline, Sign up NOW for daily Baggies news straight to your inbox. A teammate of Habib Diallo has suggested the striker is leaving the club, with Tottenham Hotspur having recently been linked with a move.
Hotspur has been monitoring Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon after his impressive on loan season at Sevilla, according to previous reports. The Baggies are hoping to tie up a similar deal for M’Baye Niang as well. The newly-promoted Premier League side are trying to negotiate a loan deal for the striker. It didn’t take long for big-spending clubs to notice Reguilon’s fine form at La Liga. Le Quotidien du Foot reported earlier this year that Metz valued their man at around £18 million. Mathieu Udol told Le Republicain Lorraine: “As long as Habib is there, we want him because we know everything he brought us last season. The newly-promoted Premier League side are trying to negotiate a loan deal for the striker. The Senegalese goalscorer is described as a player “who fits in with the strong character profile of transfers this summer” after playing a lead role in many games for the Metz last season. Diallo, who […] Habib Diallo a vécu sa première titularisation de la saison, mercredi à Paris. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. L’Equipe say it is the player’s priority to join Spurs, whose manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed he is looking to sign another striker before the window closes, despite the sensational re-signing of Gareth Bale on loan. Diallo, who has scored 48 goals in 114 appearances for Metz having come through the club's academy, has also been linked with Tottenham.