Brentford sign £40m defender Diouf from West Ham

Brentford have signed Senegal defender El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham. The fee is £40m. Diouf moves across London after agreeing terms with the Bees. He becomes the latest signing in what has been a busy window for the club. West Ham lose a senior defensive option, while Brentford land a player who will likely go straight into their backline. The deal is confirmed by BBC Sport.