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title: "West Ham: Hammers interested in Bamba Dieng"
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author: "Daniel Clubbe"
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published: "2022-08-05T17:10:38Z"
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# West Ham: Hammers interested in Bamba Dieng

**[West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) are reportedly among the clubs interested in signing Marseille forward Bamba Dieng, according to a report from [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/premier-league-interest-grows-in-marseille-star-bamba-dieng).**

### The lowdown: Past admirers

Previously [linked](https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/transferts/mercato-bamba-dieng-pourrait-filer-en-angleterre-l-om-a-cible-un-remplacant_AV-202201250541.html) in January, it appears as though Dieng hasn’t left the radar at the London Stadium as Rob Newman attempts to further bolster David Moyes’ squad.

The 22-year-old Senegal international – who was part of the successful [Africa Cup of Nations](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bamba-dieng/erfolge/spieler/822458) side earlier this year – was also [targeted](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1556251/Newcastle-Crystal-Palace-West-Ham-Bamba-Dieng-talks-transfer-news-Marseille) by Newcastle and Crystal Palace during the mid-season window.

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Now it appears as though West Ham and a host of other suitors could be set to reignite their admiration in Dieng…

### The latest: 90min provides fresh update

As per [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/premier-league-interest-grows-in-marseille-star-bamba-dieng), West Ham, Newcastle, Everton, Leeds, Wolves and Crystal Palace are all interested on the [11-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bamba-dieng/nationalmannschaft/spieler/822458/verein_id/3499) ace this summer.

It’s claimed that the man dubbed in the report as the ‘new Sadio Mane’ is open to the possibility of a transfer having played a limited role in pre-season under new manager Igor Tudor.

The report states that Dieng – who was hailed as a [‘skilful’ and ‘very fast’](https://onefootball.com/en/news/chelsea-great-drogba-hails-marseille-sensation-dieng-after-diouf-praise-33896803) by Premier League legend Didier Drogba – has also attracted attention from Germany and Spain, whilst ‘sources’ have told the outlet that ‘clubs from around Europe are keen’ on making a deal happen.

### The verdict: Go for it

Despite already adding Gianluca Scamacca and seemingly being [on the verge of signing](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11081603/Burnley-star-Maxwel-Cornet-set-undergo-medical-West-Ham.html) Maxwel Cornet from Burnley, adding another attacker to the ranks in east London would be a welcome boost before the end of the window.

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Operating on either wing and as a conventional centre-forward, last season, the [£9million valued](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bamba-dieng/marktwertverlauf/spieler/822458) Dieng scored [eight times and provided three assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bamba-dieng/leistungsdaten/spieler/822458/plus/0?saison=2021) in 36 appearances across all competitions, a somewhat underwhelming return despite impressing in other areas such as winning 1.9 duels on average per Ligue 1 outing ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/ahmadou-bamba-dieng/1102503)).

Sharing similar stylistic traits with such renowned names as Martin Terrier, Ferran Torres, the aforementioned Mane and the Irons’ own Jarrod Bowen ([Fbref](https://fbref.com/en/players/40774c6b/Bamba-Dieng)), the Senegalese attacker boasts impressing finishing, key passing and defensive contribution ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/410337/Show/Bamba-Dieng)), making him the ideal candidate to bolster the options at Moyes’ disposal given the Scot’s demands.