Brentford close in on £35m El Diouf deal
- A E. Diouf move to Brentford is gathering pace — 2 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (97% credibility), led by Read West Ham, putting it at roughly 19% to complete.
Story log
- 25 AugStory opened — 7 sources (The Guardian, Evening Standard, TeamTalk, Read West Ham)
What the reports say
- 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
- Brentford have submitted an offer to West Ham for El Hadji Malick Diouf; discussions are ongoing but the amount has not been disclosed. — Read West Ham
- Mokhtar Diouf (West Ham’s Diouf) is likely to join Brentford soon — The Guardian
- West Ham have rejected a bid from Brentford for El Hadji Malick Diouf and warned he is not for sale. — Evening Standard
E. Diouf is a 21-year-old central defender at West Ham, rated 54.2 overall by Field Insider's model. A young player, he has been a fringe squad member this season (0.5% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Diouf.
- 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 57%
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 57%
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 → - TThe GuardianMokhtar Diouf (West Ham’s Diouf) is likely to join Brentford soonConcreteNamed sourceMixed 53%
Mokhtar Diouf (West Ham’s Diouf) is likely to join Brentford soon
1d agoRead full article → - EEvening StandardWest Ham have rejected a bid from Brentford for El Hadji Malick Diouf and warned he is not for sale.DenialMixed 50%
West Ham have rejected a bid from Brentford for El Hadji Malick Diouf and warned he is not for sale.
25 JulRead 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.DenialLow-trust 35%
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 → - 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 30%
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.
9h agoRead full article → - TTeamTalkBrentford are preparing a package close to £40m (reported as £35m up front with add‑ons taking it to ~£40m) to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Brentford are preparing a package close to £40m (reported as £35m up front with add‑ons taking it to ~£40m) to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham.
11 AugRead full article →