Diouf's 'a very smart investment'

We asked for your views on West Ham defender El Hadji Malick Diouf, for whom Brentford have agreed a deal worth up to £40m.

Here are some of your comments:

Mick: If Brentford manage to sign Diouf from West Ham it would enable Keane Lewis-Potter to move back to the left wing position for which he was originally bought. He looked a very exciting prospect when they bought him and would be a good option to rotate with Dango Ouattara and Kevin Schade.

Charlie: Not sure unless we are letting somebody go. He's decent, but is he better than the players we already have? Only time will tell.

Marcus: Signing Diouf makes sense because they need more quality at left-back, especially with Lewis-Potter being more naturally attacking and Rico Henry's injury record. At 21, Diouf has a lot of potential and could become their long-term first-choice, but £40m still feels overpriced. However, if he develops as expected, it could end up looking like a very smart investment.

Tom: I don't think he's necessarily needed, but considering he's going for £40m it's a good bit of business and future-proofing.

Daniel: Great signing that fits how Keith Andrews plays. £40m seems expensive still for a Championship full-back but I feel that's just today's market.

Bob: Diouf went under the radar for me last year, but he sounds like a player with potential. The Bees have good cover for left-back with Lewis-Potter, Rico Henry, Jayden Meghoma and even Aaron Hickey competing, so a little surprised with this signing. As always, in Phil Giles we trust.

Tom: Left-back has been a problem position for us for years now. This should settle it now as he's quick, strong, robust and only going to get better. Some fans think we don't need him but Lewis-Potter is still a stopgap and more depth and competition can only be a good thing.

Jason: I'm sure the recruitment team know their stuff, and who am I to question, but I don't rate him. I feel like we might have bought a dud.