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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

Report says West Ham confident of keeping Diouf if they stay up

West Ham are reportedly confident of keeping El Hadji Malick Diouf if they avoid relegation, despite interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.

Football Insider says United view Diouf as a key target and that West Ham would demand a big fee. It also says keeping him could prove difficult if the Hammers go down.

CaughtOffside had earlier reported United’s interest, with Chelsea also linked. No contact, talks or bid is reported.

Sources

  • CaughtOffside (opens in a new tab) — Reports Manchester United’s interest in West Ham defender El Hadji Malick Diouf, with Chelsea also linked and any potential deal yet to be agreed.
  • Football Insider (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are confident of keeping El Hadji Malick Diouf if they avoid relegation but would demand a significant fee from Manchester United, while claiming Nuno Espírito Santo is expected to remain in charge if the club go down.
  • Football Insider (opens in a new tab) — Reports Keith Wyness believes El Hadji Malick Diouf could be among several West Ham players to leave if the club is relegated, with Manchester United interested and Tottenham linked with Crysencio Summerville.
  • The Hard Tackle (opens in a new tab) — Reports, citing French journalist Sebastien Vidal, that West Ham want to retain El Hadji Malick Diouf if they avoid relegation, while Manchester United continue to follow the left-back.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Claret&Hugh reports, via an unnamed agent, that Nuno Espirito Santo wants to keep El Hadji Malick Diouf. The account describes a retention stance rather than a bid, talks or a decision over any named move.