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West Ham Diouf transfer negotiations

Overview

In late July 2026, Brentford submitted an official bid for West Ham United's 21-year-old left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf. The Premier League club indicated it was negotiating with the Gtech Community Stadium side and aimed to conclude the deal within days, while noting Diouf's contract runs to 2030 and his market value was estimated at €28 million.

Two days later, West Ham rejected Brentford's approach, declaring the Senegalese defender unsellable despite interest from other clubs. The club's refusal coincided with the release of its financial results, which showed a record €179 million in transfer income after relegation, driven by the €99 million sale of midfielder Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham Hotspur and an €80 million move of winger Crysencio Summerville to Saudi club Al Hilal.

By mid-August, Brentford issued a denial regarding reports that they had submitted a new £40 million bid for Diouf. While some reports suggested a package of £35 million upfront plus add-ons was being prepared, Brentford stated they had “moved on from interest in the player weeks ago,” despite intensifying speculation that the defender was open to a move following West Ham's relegation.

By late August, the transfer was finalized. Brentford signed the Senegalese international for a total of £40 million, comprising an initial £35 million fee and up to £5 million in add-ons. Diouf has agreed to a five-year contract with an option for an additional year. The move secures a profit of approximately £21 million for West Ham, who purchased the player from Slavia Prague for £19 million. Diouf joins Brentford following a season with West Ham where he made 34 Premier League appearances and recorded five assists. Brentford head coach Keith Andrews noted that Diouf fits the club’s “ideal age profile” and possesses “significant potential for development.”

Entities

West Ham United · El Hadji Malick Diouf · Brentford · Senegal · Crysencio Summerville

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Brentford signs defender El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham

    Brentford has signed 21-year-old Senegalese defender El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham United in a deal worth up to £40 million.

  2. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    West Ham agree £40m sale of El Hadji Malick Diouf to Brentford

    West Ham United has reached a verbal agreement to sell left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf to Brentford for a fee potentially reaching £40 million.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Brentford denies £40m bid for West Ham's El Hadji Malick Diouf

    Brentford has denied reports that it submitted a new £40 million bid for West Ham United defender El Hadji Malick Diouf, stating they moved on from the player weeks ago.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    West Ham United blocks bid for Diouf while posting record transfer earnings

    West Ham turned down Brentford’s bid for left‑back El Hadji Diouf and, after relegation, earned a record €179 million from sales of Mateus Fernandes (€99 m) and Crysencio Summerville (€80 m).

  5. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Brentford offers West Ham left‑back El Hadji Malick Diouf

    Brentford has formally bid for West Ham’s 21‑year‑old left‑back El Hadji Malick Diouf, with talks underway and the transfer valued at roughly €28 million.

Sources

africafootunited.com · albiladpress.com · alkuwaitnews.net · ca.sports.yahoo.com · claretandhugh.info · elbalad.news · eplindex.com · footballsierraleone.net · hammers.news · mediaindonesia.com · radiojackie.com · senego.com · sport1.pl · sportgrill.co.uk · telegrafi.com · the4thofficial.net · the72.co.uk · theathletic.com · volley24.pl · wiwsport.com

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