# Brentford hold £40m defender Diouf

> Brentford refuse January transfer offers for £40m defender El Hadji Malick Diouf.
- Title: Brentford hold £40m defender Diouf · Yahoo Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Brentford refuse January transfer offers for £40m defender El Hadji Malick Diouf.
- Keywords: brentford, chelsea, liverpool, el hadji malick diouf, premier league, transfer, july 2026, Yahoo Sports
- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chelsea-liverpool-handed-clear-transfer-115547816.html
- Published: 2026-11-07T11:55:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brentford, chelsea, liverpool, el hadji malick diouf, premier league, transfer, july 2026, sports
## Brentford rule out January exit
Brentford have ruled out sanctioning a mid-season departure for record signing El Hadji Malick Diouf.
## Diouf tied to 2031 contract
Diouf is tied to a five-year contract until 2031 with a club option for an extra 12 months.
## Chelsea and Liverpool interest
Chelsea and Liverpool have reached out to Diouf's representatives after summer World Cup displays.
## Diouf's development focus
Brentford view Diouf as a vital piece for European qualification despite limited Premier League minutes.
## Key takeaway

Brentford will not sell £40m defender El Hadji Malick Diouf to Chelsea or Liverpool in January.