Brentford cleared to negotiate Diouf after West Ham accept £40m offer

West Ham United have accepted a £40 million bid for Senegal international defender El Hadji Malick Diouf, paving the way for a move to Brentford. The transfer fee has been confirmed as part of the agreement between the two clubs.

Following the acceptance of the offer, Brentford have been given clearance for Diouf to undergo a medical examination. The medical is a standard prerequisite that determines a player’s fitness and readiness before any contract is signed. Should the medical be passed, the clubs will proceed to finalise the paperwork and register the player.

The £40 million fee represents a substantial outlay for Brentford, reflecting the value placed on Diouf’s defensive abilities. In typical Premier League transfers, the selling club receives the agreed sum, while the buying club arranges payment according to the terms agreed in the transfer agreement.

If the medical is successful, Diouf will join Brentford as a Senegal defender, adding depth to their back line for the upcoming season.