Diouf set for Bolton farewell

Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson has conceded Saturday's home game against Sunderland is likely to be El Hadji Diouf's last appearance at the Reebok Stadum.

The 27-year-old Senegal international is out of contract at the end of the season and revealed earlier in the year that he would seek a transfer in the summer.

Diouf has spent four years with the Trotters after originally joining on a season-long loan from Liverpool before a permanent transfer in 2005.

But despite his impending departure, Megson has no qualms about using the forward in a vital match in the club's battle to avoid relegation.

He said: "Diouf will be involved.

"He has already said he will be leaving in the summer, so if that transpires, this becomes his last home game for Bolton. I am sure he wants to go out on a real high.

"Diouf does have an ability to change games just by a move on the ball or seeing a pass and he give you something out of the ordinary. It is a rare talent.

"This is as big a game as this club have ever been involved in

"There have been a few close calls in the last 10 years, but it's right up there.

"It is imperative we get the win to give us a chance of staying up."