West Ham surely have simple El Hadji Malick Diouf sale decision after he let them down vs Brentford

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(Credit: Imago) Sun 3 May 2026 13:00, UK West Ham United will surely be fuming with El Hadji Malick Diouf after his poor defensive display cost them in their 3-0 defeat away at Brentford on Saturday. Diouf’s disappointing display came at the end of a week that has seen summer links with Manchester United emerge, and his current club will have been given plenty of food for thought as a result.

West Ham’s transfer plans are set to see them work hard to try and keep hold of their best players this summer, but Diouf may now have drastically changed their stance regarding his future. 🔄West Ham United Transfer Update🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the West Ham United boardroom. VISIT THE WEST HAM TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES El Hadji Malick Diouf’s defensive weaknesses badly exposedDiouf has proven to be one of West Ham’s better signings in recent years since he joined from Slavia Prague for £19million last summer, but much of his praise has come due to his attacking exploits.

StatsDiouf TotalsMinutes74Accurate Passes25/31 (81%)Chances Created1Defensive Contributions5Tackles2Duels Won3/5 (60%)Diouf’s stats from West Ham’s defeat to Brentford, as per Fotmob.His efforts at the back left a lot to be desired on Saturday, and Nuno would be well within his rights to feel let down by the way that Diouf performed. With that in mind, if Manchester United were to come in with a suitable offer this summer, it may prove to be a relatively straightforward decision for the East Londoners to let Diouf go, and focus on replacing him with a more secure option.West Ham in need of takeover to keep top starsFormer Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider back in March that West Ham may need a takeover to keep their best players at the club for next season.