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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

Manchester United linked with Diouf

Manchester United remain linked with El Hadji Malick Diouf, but the latest account still describes interest rather than a move.

West Ham Zone, citing talkSPORT, says United are interested in signing the West Ham left-back after his season at the London Stadium. No contact, talks or bid is reported.

Sources

  • London Standard (opens in a new tab) — Reports Manchester United's interest in West Ham defender El Hadji Malick Diouf and its managerial search.
  • Man Utd News (opens in a new tab) — Retained article relaying the reported Manchester United interest, Diouf’s West Ham record and potential valuation figures.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports Manchester United interest in El Hadji Malick Diouf and speculates that West Ham could target Souffian El Karouani as a replacement.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Jacob Steinberg said Manchester United are monitoring El Hadji Malick Diouf and that West Ham are aware of the interest.
  • Football Insider (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Manchester United view West Ham left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf as a preferred summer target, with a move potentially more likely if West Ham are relegated.
  • The Hard Tackle (opens in a new tab) — Reports Manchester United's reported interest in West Ham defender El Hadji Malick Diouf and also mentions interest in midfielder Mateus Fernandes, while noting that no official proposal has been reported.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Argues that El Hadji Malick Diouf's poor performance for Senegal against Saudi Arabia could reduce reported transfer interest from Manchester United and Everton.