Brentford are close to reaching an agreement with West Ham United for the transfer of Senegalese left-back El Hadj Malick Diouf, according to an exclusive report by French journalist Santi Aouna.
Negotiations between the two Premier League clubs are understood to be at an advanced stage, with only some final details still to be confirmed before the deal can be completed.
Diouf, a Senegalese international, is 21 years old and currently has a Transfermarkt valuation of €28m. He made 34 appearances for West Ham United last season, starting 32 of those matches and contributing five assists.
The reported discussions indicate that Brentford and West Ham United are now close to settling the outstanding points in the proposed transfer. However, the agreement has not yet been confirmed, and the final details remain to be resolved.
Diouf’s reported involvement in 34 matches for West Ham United last season included 32 starts, underlining his regular presence in the team. His five assists also formed part of his contribution during the campaign.
The transfer report concerns a move between two Premier League clubs and centres on the Senegalese left-back’s future. At this stage, the information available identifies Brentford as the club seeking to complete the signing and West Ham United as the club negotiating his departure.
Aouna’s report is the source of the update and describes the talks as advanced. It states that the two clubs are close to an agreement rather than confirming that the transfer has been finalised.
Diouf is listed with a Transfermarkt valuation of €28m. That figure is the current valuation cited in the report and is presented alongside his age, position and record of 34 appearances, 32 starts and five assists for West Ham United last season.
For now, the remaining negotiations are focused on the final details of the proposed agreement. Once those points are settled, Brentford and West Ham United would be in a position to confirm the transfer involving the 21-year-old Senegalese international.
The report does not provide further details about the outstanding issues in the negotiations. It does, however, state that the discussions have progressed significantly and that the two Premier League sides are close to reaching an agreement over Diouf’s transfer.