Brentford are close to agreeing a deal with West Ham for Senegal left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf, with the proposed transfer potentially worth almost €47m.
The London club are understood to have increased their efforts to sign the Senegal international, having already shown interest in his profile. According to information from Wiwsport, negotiations with West Ham have accelerated and the two clubs are now nearing an agreement.
Brentford are reported to have made a firm offer of about €41m for Diouf. The package could also include up to €5.9m in performance-related bonuses, meaning the overall value of the operation could rise to close to €47m.
Talks between the two Premier League clubs are said to have made significant progress in recent hours. Although discussions are still continuing, the latest indications suggest that Brentford and West Ham are close to finding common ground over the transfer of the Senegalese full-back.
Should the deal be completed, Diouf would remain in England but begin the next stage of his career with Brentford. The move would give him a new challenge in the Premier League and could further underline his development at the highest level of English football.
The potential transfer would also represent a major financial operation for West Ham. With the fee capable of reaching €47m once bonuses are included, the club could secure a substantial return from the player’s departure.
Brentford, meanwhile, appear determined to conclude the signing quickly. The club’s hierarchy are reported to have been convinced by Diouf’s qualities and are pushing to complete the agreement while the negotiations remain on a positive footing.
There is not yet a final confirmation that the transfer has been completed. However, the discussions are described as moving towards a favourable outcome, with Diouf potentially becoming one of the major deals of the English transfer window.
The Senegal international could therefore continue his Premier League career without leaving England, but in Brentford colours rather than those of West Ham. A completed move would mark an important change for the player and provide Brentford with another option at full-back.
Brentford are due to play Tottenham in their opening match of the English league season. Betting company 1xBet lists Brentford at 2.25 to win, with a draw priced at 3.50 and a Tottenham victory at 2.70.
