Brentford rule out El Hadji Malick Diouf’s departure

Despite reported interest from Liverpool and Chelsea, the London club would not want to sell the Senegalese player

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Brentford rule out El Hadji Malick Diouf’s departure

08.11.26 09:00 English Premier League

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El Hadji Malick Diouf could stay at Brentford despite interest from several major English clubs. Having struggled to establish himself since joining the club, the Senegalese left-back is reportedly being monitored by Liverpool and Chelsea. But according to TEAMtalk, the Bees have already made their decision.

Liverpool and Chelsea keeping tabs

Signed from West Ham United before the start of the season, 21-year-old Diouf has so far struggled to find his place in Brentford’s squad. The defender has made just four appearances, only one of them as a starter. His limited playing time is said to have attracted the attention of several Premier League clubs.

🚨 Liverpool and Chelsea face £51m bill for Brentford's El Hadji Malick Diouf - Liverpool and Chelsea have contacted El Hadji Malick Diouf's representatives, - Formal offers could follow soon - A fee of around £43m-£51m is already being discussed - Brentford signed the Senegal left-back from West Ham for around £40m in August - He has struggled to hold down a regular starting place since - His Brentford contract runs until 2031, with the option of a further year - He joined West Ham from Slavia Prague for around £19m in 2025 - He made 36 appearances and provided five assists in his only season there - Liverpool contacted his agents in January 2025 before signing Milos Kerkez - Brentford are under no pressure to lower their asking price
— Football Culture (@CultFooty) November 7, 2026

According to reports, Liverpool and Chelsea have contacted the player’s representatives to enquire about his situation.

Brentford do not want to sell him in January

Despite this interest, Brentford’s management is reportedly not prepared to let the Senegal international leave. According to TEAMtalk, the club has decided to rule out any deal in the upcoming January transfer window. Keane Lewis-Potter remains the first choice at left-back, but Brentford are said to intend to keep Diouf as an additional option for the rest of the season.

🚨 Brentford have no intention of entertaining offers for El Hadji Malick Diouf in January, despite reported interest from Liverpool, according to TEAMtalk. The Bees see the defender as a key part of their long-term project and are in no rush to sell. https://t.co/1Hwde9ftuO
— World Transfer Desk (@WTDesk) November 7, 2026

The player is nevertheless under contract with the club until the summer of 2031, a long-term commitment that puts Brentford in a strong position in this matter. With only four appearances since the start of the season, Diouf’s situation on the pitch could continue to raise questions. For now, however, Brentford do not appear willing to open the door to a departure, even in the face of interest from Liverpool and Chelsea.

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