Brentford denies £40m bid for West Ham's El Hadji Malick Diouf

Brentford has issued a denial regarding reports that they submitted a new £40 million bid for West Ham United defender El Hadji Malick Diouf. While some reports suggested the club was preparing a package consisting of £35 million upfront and additional add-ons, Brentford stated they moved on from interest in the player weeks ago.

Speculation surrounding the 21-year-old Senegal international has intensified following West Ham's relegation. Although some sources claimed the player is open to a move and that talks were ongoing, Brentford has emphatically rejected the claims of a fresh pursuit.