Brentford close in on £35m El Diouf deal
- A E. Diouf move to Brentford is gathering pace — 3 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (91% credibility), led by BBC Sport, putting it at roughly 59% to complete.
Story log
- 1 SeptSettled: E. Diouf is at Brentford — story confirmed
- 26 Aug2 new sources: BBC Sport, Midfielder — now 22 tracking the story
- 26 Aug13 new sources: The Guardian, Fabrizio Romano (X / social), Sky Sports News (via X/social embed reported by aggregators), TeamTalk — now 20 tracking the story
- 25 AugStory opened — 7 sources (The Guardian, Evening Standard, TeamTalk, Read West Ham)
What the reports say
- Fabrizio Romano reports Brentford have reached a verbal agreement to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham for a £35m guaranteed fee plus add-ons (≈£40m package); documents yet to be signed. — Fabrizio Romano (X / social)
- Sky Sports News reports Brentford have agreed a fee with West Ham to sign El Hadj Malick Diouf for an initial £35m plus £5m in add-ons and that the player is believed to be keen on Brentford. — Sky Sports News (via X/social embed reported by aggregators)
- Read West Ham summarises continued Brentford interest and reports from the summer that Brentford made offers for El Hadji Malick Diouf and that talks have continued (coverage of the developing saga). — Read West Ham
- Local West Ham site/ex-insider reports: West Ham have received multiple offers for El Hadji Malick Diouf, latest thought to be from Brentford, and offers have been rejected so far. — The West Ham Way
E. Diouf is a 21-year-old central defender at Brentford, rated 71.6 overall by Field Insider's model. A young player, he has been a fringe squad member this season (1.8% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Diouf.
Also this season: 1 apps, 0g at West Ham · 1 apps, 0g at West Ham · 1 apps, 0g at West Ham.
- FFabrizio Romano (X / social)Fabrizio Romano reports Brentford have reached a verbal agreement to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham for a £35m guaranteed fee plus add-ons (≈£40m package); documents yet to be signed.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 87%
Fabrizio Romano reports Brentford have reached a verbal agreement to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham for a £35m guaranteed fee plus add-ons (≈£40m package); documents yet to be signed.
26 AugRead full article → - SSky Sports News (via X/social embed reported by aggregators)Sky Sports News reports Brentford have agreed a fee with West Ham to sign El Hadj Malick Diouf for an initial £35m plus £5m in add-ons and that the player is believed to be keen on Brentford.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 79%
Sky Sports News reports Brentford have agreed a fee with West Ham to sign El Hadj Malick Diouf for an initial £35m plus £5m in add-ons and that the player is believed to be keen on Brentford.
26 AugRead full article → - RRead West HamRead West Ham summarises continued Brentford interest and reports from the summer that Brentford made offers for El Hadji Malick Diouf and that talks have continued (coverage of the developing saga).Mixed 63%
Read West Ham summarises continued Brentford interest and reports from the summer that Brentford made offers for El Hadji Malick Diouf and that talks have continued (coverage of the developing saga).
18 AugRead full article → - TThe West Ham WayLocal West Ham site/ex-insider reports: West Ham have received multiple offers for El Hadji Malick Diouf, latest thought to be from Brentford, and offers have been rejected so far.DenialMixed 63%
Local West Ham site/ex-insider reports: West Ham have received multiple offers for El Hadji Malick Diouf, latest thought to be from Brentford, and offers have been rejected so far.
25 JulRead full article → - RRead West HamBrentford have submitted an offer to West Ham for El Hadji Malick Diouf; discussions are ongoing but the amount has not been disclosed.Mixed 63%
Brentford have submitted an offer to West Ham for El Hadji Malick Diouf; discussions are ongoing but the amount has not been disclosed.
24 JulRead full article → - CClaret & HughClaret & Hugh reports Fabrizio Romano has given a 'here we go' for Diouf, saying West Ham have agreed to sell him to Brentford in a package worth up to £40m (verbal agreement reported).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 57%
Claret & Hugh reports Fabrizio Romano has given a 'here we go' for Diouf, saying West Ham have agreed to sell him to Brentford in a package worth up to £40m (verbal agreement reported).
26 AugRead full article → - BBola Na Rede (BolaNaRede.pt)Bola Na Rede (Portugal) reports Brentford have closed a deal to sign the West Ham left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf for around €46m (local-currency conversion of reported package), citing Santi Aouna and Romano confirmations.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 57%
Bola Na Rede (Portugal) reports Brentford have closed a deal to sign the West Ham left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf for around €46m (local-currency conversion of reported package), citing Santi Aouna and Romano confirmations.
26 AugRead full article → - TTN.czTN.cz (Czech outlet) reports Brentford have reached a verbal agreement to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham for a package around £40m, quoting Fabrizio Romano's X post.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 57%
TN.cz (Czech outlet) reports Brentford have reached a verbal agreement to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham for a package around £40m, quoting Fabrizio Romano's X post.
26 AugRead full article → - EEurofotbal.czEurofotbal (Czech) reports Diouf is set to leave West Ham and move to Brentford after verbal agreement; article references Romano's X update and other media reports.Mixed 57%
Eurofotbal (Czech) reports Diouf is set to leave West Ham and move to Brentford after verbal agreement; article references Romano's X update and other media reports.
26 AugRead full article → - IinFotbal.czinFotbal.cz (Czech) reports a verbal agreement is in place for Diouf to move from West Ham to Brentford and notes Slavia Prague (his former club) will receive sell-on money.Mixed 57%
inFotbal.cz (Czech) reports a verbal agreement is in place for Diouf to move from West Ham to Brentford and notes Slavia Prague (his former club) will receive sell-on money.
26 AugRead full article → - MMidfielderBrentford have reopened dialogue with West Ham over Diouf but the clubs remain some distance apart on valuation; no official fee/agreement reported.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 57%
Brentford have reopened dialogue with West Ham over Diouf but the clubs remain some distance apart on valuation; no official fee/agreement reported.
12 AugRead full article → - EEvening StandardWest Ham have rejected a Brentford bid for left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf and issued a 'not for sale' warning.DenialMixed 57%
West Ham have rejected a Brentford bid for left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf and issued a 'not for sale' warning.
25 JulRead full article → - TTribuna.comTribuna (English) reports Brentford have struck a verbal agreement to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham in a deal worth up to £40m, citing Santi Aouna / Romano-type reports.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 53%
Tribuna (English) reports Brentford have struck a verbal agreement to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham in a deal worth up to £40m, citing Santi Aouna / Romano-type reports.
26 AugRead full article → - TThe GuardianEl Hadji Malick Diouf agreed transfer to BrentfordConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
El Hadji Malick Diouf agreed transfer to Brentford
26 AugRead full article → - Bbet365 News (UK)Bet365 News reports Brentford have reached a verbal agreement to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham in a package worth up to £40m, citing Fabrizio Romano on X.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Bet365 News reports Brentford have reached a verbal agreement to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham in a package worth up to £40m, citing Fabrizio Romano on X.
26 AugRead full article → - BBBC SportWest Ham accept £40m bid; El Hadji Malick Diouf to have medical with BrentfordConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
West Ham accept £40m bid; El Hadji Malick Diouf to have medical with Brentford
26 AugRead full article → - TThe GuardianMokhtar Diouf (West Ham’s Diouf) is likely to join Brentford soonConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Mokhtar Diouf (West Ham’s Diouf) is likely to join Brentford soon
25 AugRead full article → - TThe Hard TackleWest Ham are unwilling to sell El Hadji Malick Diouf this summer and have declared him 'not for sale' despite interest.DenialMixed 49%
West Ham are unwilling to sell El Hadji Malick Diouf this summer and have declared him 'not for sale' despite interest.
26 JulRead full article → - YYahoo SportsYahoo Sports covers reports that Brentford’s opening offer for El Hadji Malick Diouf was well below West Ham’s valuation (reports quoting 'The 4th Official' and other sources about bid amounts).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 44%
Yahoo Sports covers reports that Brentford’s opening offer for El Hadji Malick Diouf was well below West Ham’s valuation (reports quoting 'The 4th Official' and other sources about bid amounts).
29 JulRead full article → - FFootballTransfers (rumour/round-up page)Round-up/rumour page including an estimated transfer value (ETV) of €34.2M for El Hadji Malick Diouf and links to the ongoing Brentford interest reporting — collects and summarises the developing story.Low-trust 40%
Round-up/rumour page including an estimated transfer value (ETV) of €34.2M for El Hadji Malick Diouf and links to the ongoing Brentford interest reporting — collects and summarises the developing story.
25 AugRead full article → - TTeamTalkBrentford are close to finalising a deal for West Ham left wing‑back El Hadji Malick Diouf with a package worth £35m guaranteed (add‑ons reported possible to take it beyond £40m).Low-trust 37%
Brentford are close to finalising a deal for West Ham left wing‑back El Hadji Malick Diouf with a package worth £35m guaranteed (add‑ons reported possible to take it beyond £40m).
26 AugRead full article → - TTeamTalkBrentford are preparing an eye‑watering renewed offer for West Ham's El Hadji Malick Diouf, reportedly close to ~£35m up front with add‑ons towards £40m as talks continue.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 37%
Brentford are preparing an eye‑watering renewed offer for West Ham's El Hadji Malick Diouf, reportedly close to ~£35m up front with add‑ons towards £40m as talks continue.
11 AugRead full article →