Senegal left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf has admitted it “sounds nice”. join Liverpool, however, insists he is in “no rush” to decide his next move at this early stage of his career.
Diouf celebrated his 20th birthday just last month but has quickly risen to prominence this season playing for Slavia Prague in Europa League.
It has been a struggle for the Czech club in European competitions, but Diouf's performances as an attacking left-back have earned him six goals and three assists in the Czech First League as Slavia cruise to a national title.
Transfer links to Liverpool have emerged as the Reds begin to consider a future beyond Andrew Robertson, who will turn 31 in March and is no longer at the top of his powers.
However, Diouf seems to have a level head on his new shoulders.
“I can see what's happening around me, but I'm definitely not distracted by it. I'm focused on myself, on Slavia, I don't have to rush. I told my uncle, my agent, the same thing. He knows everything,” the young man told the Czech media iTODAY.
“I know that one day I will take the next step. That day is approaching, but I have to be convinced that it is happening at the ideal moment in order not to slow down my development”, he added, expressing concern that the mistake. the move may result in less football being played.
“I don't know if (Liverpool's interest) is real. It sounds nice, but would I play for Liverpool? Would I fit in there? For me, it's essential that I don't stop. It's difficult to move from the bench of substitutes I have to play”.