El Hadji Malick Diouf
21-Year-Old
Brentford
Premier
Signs five year deal with Brentford
Diouf has completed a permanent transfer to Brentford from West Ham United, signing a five year contract with a club option for a further year, according to the club. Head coach Keith Andrews said "We're really pleased that we were able to sign Malick, he's a player that fits our ideal age profile, with lots of room to still develop."
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Diouf registered five assists in 32 Premier League appearances during his debut season in England last year after joining West Ham, having previously starred at Slavia Prague with seven goals and three assists in 27 league appearances as the club won the Czech First League title. The 21 year old Senegal international has featured at both the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and this summer's World Cup, and now begins the next chapter of his career at Brentford.
Diouf registered five assists in 32 Premier League appearances during his debut season in England last year after joining West Ham, having previously starred at Slavia Prague with seven goals and three assists in 27 league appearances as the club won the Czech First League title. The 21 year old Senegal international has featured at both the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and this summer's World Cup, and now begins the next chapter of his career at Brentford.
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Diouf recorded three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Monday's 3-2 defeat against Norway.
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Three corners in 3-1 defeat
Diouf generated three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat against France.
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Dynamic option on left flank
Diouf has been named in Senegal's World Cup squad and is expected to start at left-back under coach Pape Thiaw, arriving at the tournament after an impressive season with West Ham United in the Premier League.
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Eight crosses in loss
Diouf recorded one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-1 loss against Newcastle United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 67th minute.
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Seven crosses Monday
Diouf generated one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute.
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Bees submit improved offer
Brentford are preparing an improved £37 million bid for Diouf, according to Football Insider.
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Diouf has been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League after he was part of the West Ham squad that got relegated in the 2025/26 Premier League season. Brentford's willingness to increase their offer reflects the growing demand for the Senegal international, but it remains to be seen if the deal will go through with only a few weeks left in the transfer window.
Diouf has been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League after he was part of the West Ham squad that got relegated in the 2025/26 Premier League season. Brentford's willingness to increase their offer reflects the growing demand for the Senegal international, but it remains to be seen if the deal will go through with only a few weeks left in the transfer window.