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El Hadji Malick Diouf Transfer

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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

West Ham reportedly reject Brentford bid for Diouf

Read West Ham says Brentford have made their move for El Hadji Malick Diouf, and West Ham's answer was no.

The outlet reports that the Hammers rejected Brentford's bid and regard Diouf as not for sale. Standard Sport, cited by Read West Ham, says West Ham have no intention of allowing the defender to leave during this window.

Santi Aouna reported on 24 July that Brentford had submitted an offer and discussions were ongoing. Whether Brentford return with an improved bid is unclear. No deal has been agreed.

Sources

  • West Ham Blog (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Brentford have made an opening offer for West Ham defender El Hadji Malick Diouf, with discussions ongoing and no agreement yet finalised.
  • Read West Ham (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Brentford have submitted an offer for El Hadji Malick Diouf, with discussions ongoing and the proposal's value undisclosed.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Brentford have made an initial bid for El Hadji Malick Diouf, with discussions ongoing, citing Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato.
  • The West Ham Way (opens in a new tab) — Reports, citing ExWHUEmployee, that West Ham have rejected approaches for Malick Diouf and would only consider a substantial offer for the left-back.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Argues that West Ham’s board faces a test over whether to retain El Hadji Malick Diouf after FootballFanCast reported an offer from Brentford.
  • Read West Ham (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have rejected Brentford's bid for El Hadji Malick Diouf and regard the defender as not for sale, while noting that a further offer remains possible.
  • Knees up Mother Brown (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have rejected Brentford's approach for El Hadji Malick Diouf, with club sources insisting the left-back is not available for transfer.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have rejected Brentford's bid for El Hadji Malick Diouf and intend to retain the full-back this summer.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have rejected Brentford’s approach for El Hadji Malick Diouf and intend to retain the left-back after selling Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville.
  • West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham do not intend to sell further key first-team players unless a substantial offer arrives, while citing exWHUEmployee's account of rejected bids for El Hadji Malick Diouf and uncertainty around Taty Castellanos.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports possible Brentford interest in El Hadji Malick Diouf, a potential fee near £40 million, and speculates about Ethan Pinnock being involved in a deal.