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El Diouf set to join Brentford from West Ham for €47m

Brentford have reached a verbal agreement with West Ham for midfielder El Diouf, with a reported €47m fee and documents yet to be signed.

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Fabrizio Romano reports that Brentford have reached a verbal agreement in principle to sign West Ham midfielder El Diouf. The deal is described as a €47m package, comprising a £35m fixed fee plus add‑ons, though the paperwork remains pending.

The move would see Diouf leave West Ham for Brentford, with the player reportedly keen on the Brentford project. Onside’s model values the midfielder at €24m, indicating the reported fee exceeds the estimated value.

One outlet is currently following the story, and Onside’s confidence in the reported agreement is estimated at 95%.

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Onside value24M
Reported fee€47M

Overpay vs our value

Onside Confidence95%

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Reporting: Fabrizio RomanoOriginal

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