Allardyce may turn to Diouf for West Ham (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

Hammers linked with move for Rovers forward

3:51pm Thursday 2nd June 2011 in Sport

WEST HAM boss Sam Allardyce is weighing up a move for one of his former players, El Hadji Diouf, say reports.

Allardyce will begin reconstructive surgery on the Hammers’ squad after their relegation from the Premier League last month, and Blackburn forward Diouf could fit the bill, according to the Daily Mail.

The Senegal international enjoyed a successful loan spell in Scotland with Rangers, helping them to the league title last season. But he could be tempted to link up with Allardyce for a third time, having played under him at Ewood Park and with Bolton.