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Brentford are close to signing West Ham left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf for £40m. The player is undergoing a medical before signing a five-year contract.

West Ham left-back and Senegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf is poised for a move to Brentford, with reports from Standard Sport confirming the deal is nearly finalised.

The clubs have settled on the terms of the transfer, with the total package potentially reaching £40 million, including bonuses. The fixed fee for the Bees is around £36 million.

Diouf has already received official clearance to undergo his medical examination. The 21-year-old is set to sign a long-term five-year contract. The sale of this key defender will provide West Ham with crucial funds as they gear up to strengthen their squad ahead of the transfer deadline, aiming for a swift return to the Premier League from the Championship.