EL-HADJI DIOUF claims he will quit Bolton even if they manage to avoid the drop.

Last summer, Diouf was linked with a move to Benfica having previously been mentioned as a £6m target for Atletico Madrid.

The former African Footballer-of-the-Year still has more than a year left on his contract.

But he says: "If Bolton stay in the Premier League or not, I will not stay next year for sure.

"Teams are interested in me - an agreement between three parties is the only thing missing and I will leave in peace.

"Whether Bolton remain in the league or not, it is my last year," said the popular Senegal star

"But it does not prevent me from respecting and admiring Bolton."

Diouf says as many as five clubs have shown an interest in acquiring his services though he hasn't ruled out staying in England.

"For the moment, four or five clubs are very interested.

"They come to see me every weekend. I do not want to reveal their identity, I prefer to make a surprise of it," he continued.

"My priority is to stay in England. But Spanish and Italian clubs are following me.

"For the moment, I am concentrating on trying to do everything to prevent Bolton from being relegated.

"We are trying to get out of the relegation zone as quickly as possible."

Diouf's former agent Alexandre Krstic couldn't confirm if the former Liverpool star wanted a move away from the Reebok.

"I think he may want to leave but after 10 years I don't work for him anymore," said Krstic who recently split with his controversial client.

Summer

The club also declined to comment on the reports last night.

Abdoulaye Meite was among a number of first teamers included in Bolton's last reserve game of the season.

The Ivory Coast international also seems set to leave in the summer after his half-time bust-up with boss Gary Megson at Old Trafford last month.

However, Meite is under contract at the Reebok until July 2010.

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