Fresh reports circulating today about El Hadji Malick Diouf sparked confusion among West Ham supporters, after claims suggested Brentford had made a major breakthrough in negotiations for a £40m deal. However, respected journalist Dom Smith has moved quickly to shut the story down, insisting the situation is unchanged and the latest rumours are simply inaccurate.
According to Smith, Brentford ended talks weeks ago after initially contacting West Ham to enquire about Diouf’s price. The Bees subsequently “went cold,” and there has been no fresh contact between the clubs since. Brentford are said to be content with their current left‑back options Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey and Keane Lewis‑Potter and are instead expected to loan out young prospect Jayden Meghoma rather than pursue Diouf.
For West Ham, the update removes any suggestion of an imminent bid or renewed negotiations. Diouf remains at the club, and despite external noise, there is no active movement behind the scenes.
In short, today’s headlines overstated the situation.
Brentford are not pushing for Diouf, talks are not ongoing, and West Ham’s stance remains steady.
Good, he’s our best LB and will help Scarles.
Good news for who ?
He clearly dont want to be at the club, look at his body language on Sunday,infacr just look at him every training session,the media photo day the other week,everything about the geezer smacks of him not wanting to be here.
I guarantee come the close of the transfer window he wont be here.
Diouf’s is needed to get the best out of Taty. His crosses is precisely what Taty would need to be a contender for the championship golden boot or thereabouts.
Why’s it good news? He doesn’t want to play for us as was seen when he came on. He wants to go and we bed the money to strengthen with players who want to play.
Good!