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Brentford and West Ham near agreement on El Hadji Malick Diouf transfer

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Brentford and West Ham near agreement on El Hadji Malick Diouf transfer
Summary

Brentford and West Ham United are close to finalizing a deal for El Hadji Malick Diouf, according to Foot Mercato. The transfer is expected to be completed within the next few days, pending some minor details. Diouf, a 21-year-old Senegal international, has a market value of €28 million and helped West Ham after joining from Slavia Prague last year. His performance included 32 starts and five assists last season, and he has 23 caps for the national team, participating in recent major tournaments.

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  • •Diouf, 21, has been a key player for West Ham since joining last year.
  • •The agreement is expected to be finalized within the next few days.
  • •West Ham is looking to capitalize on Diouf's market value amid financial constraints.
  • •Diouf has represented Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup.
  • •His transfer value is estimated at €28 million.
Latest Updates
  • 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Brentford complete the signing of El Hadji Malick Diouf
  • 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — West Ham United Close To Sealing £37m Left-Back Sale: The Case For Letting Him Go?
  • 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — West Ham accept £40m Brentford bid for Diouf
  • 7:17 PMBBC Sport — West Ham accept £40m Brentford bid for Diouf
  • 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Brentford and West Ham close to reaching agreement on El Hadji Malick Diouf transfer
What they're saying
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Brentford have completed the signing of full-back El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham United.The Senegal international had an impressive first season with the Hammers and was one of the stand out play...

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West Ham United and Brentford are closing in on an agreement over the sale of El Hadji Malick Diouf, according to a report relayed by French transfer journalist Santi Aouna. The two clubs are actively...

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Brentford and West Ham United are reportedly close to reaching an agreement over the transfer of El Hadji Malick Diouf (21), according to reports from the French media outlet Foot Mercato. Whilst ther...

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