According to 4-4-2, Chelsea and Liverpool have contacted Brentford left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf’s representatives about a possible future move. Brentford have contractual control over the player until 2031.
Diouf’s profile and arrival
Diouf is a 21-year-old Brentford left-back and a Senegal international. He joined Brentford from West Ham in August.
Potential fee and contract
According to 4-4-2, a fee in the region of €50m to €60m could eventually be required for Diouf. Brentford paid up to £40m for him and gave him a five-year contract with an option for another season.
Brentford’s position
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews praised Diouf at the time of his arrival, highlighting his development potential and the impact he had already made in the Premier League. TEAMtalk reported that Brentford have no intention of entertaining a January sale and still see Diouf as an important long-term asset.
