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El Hadji Malick Diouf Transfer

Started Last Movement

El Hadji Malick Diouf has completed a permanent transfer from West Ham to Brentford. The 21-year-old Senegal international leaves after 36 appearances for the Hammers, having joined from Slavia Prague in summer 2025.

No-Guff Summary

  • Move complete: Diouf has left West Ham for Brentford on a permanent transfer.
  • West Ham record: The 21-year-old made 36 appearances after joining from Slavia Prague in summer 2025.
Development

Aston Villa linked with £30m Diouf move

Aston Villa are the latest club linked with El Hadji Malick Diouf, though the report has not advanced beyond a possible move.

Read West Ham, citing Hammers News, says Villa may explore a deal as they prepare for Lucas Digne’s reported departure. The account places Diouf’s valuation at around £30 million but reports no confirmed offer.

Manchester United’s interest has already been disputed, while Chelsea were linked earlier. Villa now join that list, but no contact with West Ham, talks or bid is reported.

Sources

  • Read West Ham (opens in a new tab) — Reviews reported interest in El Hadji Malick Diouf, a stalled Edson Álvarez loan, Danny Dyer’s expectation that Jarrod Bowen will stay and uncertainty over Gustavo Sá’s proposed move to West Ham; none of the four deals is confirmed.