Brentford reach agreement to sign Senegal and West Ham star El Hadji Malick Diouf

Brentford have reached a verbal agreement with West Ham United to sign Senegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf in a deal worth around £40 million.

The agreement has been reached in principle, with the overall package understood to be worth £40 million, including add-ons.

The structure of the deal is reportedly based on a £35 million fixed fee, with additional performance-related payments taking the total value of the transfer to around £40 million.

However, the necessary documents are yet to be signed, meaning the transfer has not formally been completed.

Despite that, an agreement is in place between the clubs and Brentford are now expected to work towards completing the remaining formalities before the transfer can be officially announced.

Diouf is understood to be keen on joining Brentford and has reportedly been attracted by the club’s project and plans for his development.

The Senegalese defender’s willingness to move to the Bees has helped pave the way for an agreement.

The proposed transfer represents a significant investment from Brentford and highlights their determination to secure a player they believe can make an important contribution to their squad.

At £35 million guaranteed, the deal would represent a substantial commitment to the  Senegal international, while the potential £40 million package demonstrates the level of confidence Brentford have in his ability to deliver at the club.

Diouf has emerged as one of the exciting young talents from Senegal and has continued to attract attention through his performances in European football.

His development has also seen his profile rise at international level, with the defender establishing himself as part of Senegal’s senior setup.

A move to Brentford would provide Diouf with another opportunity to continue his development in the Premier League while taking on a new challenge with a club known for giving opportunities to emerging talents.

For West Ham, the proposed sale would bring an end to Diouf’s time at the London Stadium, provided the remaining documentation is completed successfully.

For Brentford, meanwhile, the priority will now be to finalise the paperwork and complete the transfer.

The Bees have already reached an agreement in principle with West Ham, and Diouf is reportedly enthusiastic about the move.

With the clubs aligned on the financial terms and the player keen on the Brentford project, the deal is now awaiting the final formalities.

The agreement is understood to be £35 million fixed plus add-ons, taking the potential value to approximately £40 million.

Documents are yet to be signed, but with a verbal agreement already in place, Brentford are now closing in on the signing of the Senegal international.