West Ham accept £40m Brentford bid for Diouf
Quick summary
West Ham have accepted a £40m offer from Brentford for defender Diouf, who is now set to move to the Gtech Community Stadium.
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Attributed to original sourceEl Hadji Malick Diouf is cleared to have a medical with Brentford after West Ham accept a £40m bid for the Senegal defender.
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What happened
West Ham United have accepted a £40 million bid from Brentford for the transfer of Diouf. The deal would see the defender move across London to join Brentford, who are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The acceptance of the bid represents a significant sale for West Ham, who are now expected to negotiate personal terms with the player. Diouf has been a key figure for West Ham and his departure would leave a gap in their defensive options.
Chance analysis
West Ham's acceptance of a £40m offer from Brentford for Diouf marks one of the more eye-catching cross-London deals of the window. Brentford continue to demonstrate their willingness to spend big to compete at the top end of the Premier League, while West Ham appear ready to cash in and reinvest. The fee reflects both the current market inflation for established Premier League players and the premium clubs pay for proven top-flight talent.
Brentford add a high-value defensive signing while West Ham lose a key player and must weigh reinvestment.