Chelsea and Liverpool make approaches to sign Brentford player

Chelsea and Liverpool have contacted the agent of Brentford left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf to express interest ahead of a potential summer move.

Chelsea and Liverpool have set their sights on Brentford left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf and are monitoring him closely for a potential move next summer. The 21-year-old Senegal international joined Brentford from West Ham in the summer after the Hammers' relegation to the Championship. He has made seven appearances for Brentford, including one Premier League start.

Both clubs have already contacted Diouf's agent to register their interest in signing him. Transfermarkt values him at €35m, though Brentford paid around €47m to acquire him, meaning Chelsea and Liverpool would need to spend significantly more to secure his signature. Diouf is under contract until 2031 with an option for a further year.

There is speculation that his camp may be leaking the approaches from the two Premier League clubs to pressure Brentford manager Thomas Frank into giving him more playing time. Liverpool could be particularly interested if Konstantinos Tsimikas, whose contract expires at the end of the season, departs.