West Ham accept £40m Brentford bid for Diouf
West Ham United have accepted a £40 million bid from Brentford for the transfer of Diouf. The deal would see the defender move across London to join Brentford, who are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The acceptance of the bid represents a significant sale for West Ham, who are now expected to negotiate personal terms with the player. Diouf has been a key figure for West Ham and his departure would leave a gap in their defensive options.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukWest Ham's acceptance of a £40m offer from Brentford for Diouf marks one of the more eye-catching cross-London deals of the window. Brentford continue to demonstrate their willingness to spend big to compete at the top end of the Premier League, while West Ham appear ready to cash in and reinvest. The fee reflects both the current market inflation for established Premier League players and the premium clubs pay for proven top-flight talent.
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