El Hadji Malick Diouf medical next as Brentford reach verbal agreement with West Ham

Brentford have reached a verbal agreement with West Ham for the signing of Senegalese full-back El Hadji Malick Diouf in a deal worth up to £40m.

The proposed transfer is understood to include an initial £35m fee, with further payments available through a series of bonuses. Although the formal documents still need to be signed by all the parties involved, the agreement has been reached in principle.

Diouf is expected to undergo his medical in the coming days before completing the move and formally committing his future to Brentford. The transfer will become official once the remaining paperwork has been completed and the necessary procedures have been concluded.

The agreement represents a major move in the transfer market for Brentford, who have identified Diouf as a priority target to strengthen their options on the left side of the team. The Bees have now made significant progress towards securing the Senegal international, with the medical assessment the next key stage in the process.

Brentford’s willingness to commit an overall package of £40m demonstrates the club’s belief in Diouf’s ability to develop into an important member of their squad. The fixed fee alone would amount to £35m, while the additional bonuses could increase the final value of the operation if the relevant conditions are met.

For Diouf, the proposed switch marks another step in the rapid rise of a young player whose performances have made him a high-priority target for Brentford. His move to the club is not yet technically complete, but the agreement with West Ham means the main part of the negotiations has been settled.

The full-back will now focus on the medical examination before the final documents are signed. Provided that stage is completed successfully, the transfer will be confirmed and Diouf will begin his future with Brentford.

The deal remains subject to the completion of the formalities, but the principle of the agreement is already in place. Brentford have therefore moved close to making one of their most significant investments in the transfer market, while Diouf is set to continue his development with the Bees.