Brentford's summer transfer plans are taking shape, with a number of potential arrivals and departures being discussed. The latest incoming link concerns AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, with the Bees reportedly among several Premier League clubs making enquiries. Below is a roundup of the latest news on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Kees Smit
On Tuesday, it was reported that Brentford, along with Brighton, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, and Fulham, have made enquiries for AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit. These Premier League clubs are said to believe the 20-year-old has the potential to become a major midfielder in the league. AZ Alkmaar is expected to ask for a fee around €60m (£52m) for the Dutch international, who is reportedly open to a move. However, sources close to the player indicated he will not rush his decision. Smit, whose contract runs until June 2028, has also attracted interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, RB Leipzig, Stuttgart, and Monaco, though AZ Alkmaar hopes to keep him for another season.
Christ Inao Oulaï
Brentford is one of three Premier League clubs, alongside Fulham and Sunderland, that showed concrete interest in 20-year-old midfielder Christ Inao Oulaï on Monday. All three clubs have made inquiries with the player's entourage. English teams are said to appreciate Oulaï's physical qualities, which are considered suitable for the league. Under contract with Trabzonspor until June 2030, the Turkish club does not intend to sell the player without difficulty. In January 2026, Trabzonspor reportedly rejected a €40 million offer from Chelsea.
Igor Thiago
On Saturday, Team Talk reported that Arsenal are pursuing Igor Thiago and will compete with Manchester United for the player. On the same day, RTI Esporte also reported that Arsenal have made the Brentford striker a priority target, with Man Utd also interested. The reports added that Mikel Arteta is a long-standing admirer of Thiago's physical style of play.
Mathias Jensen
Negotiations between Panathinaikos and Brentford for Mathias Jensen are ongoing as of Saturday. The Greek club is reportedly offering Jensen a three-year contract that would double his current salary to €2,800,000 net annually. Brentford has reportedly increased their asking price from €7 million to €10 million. Despite the situation being described as difficult, Panathinaikos is said to be optimistic that a deal can be reached.
Michael Kayode
According to a report from La Stampa on Friday, Juventus is interested in Brentford's Michael Kayode. The report notes that Kayode is one of several Italians playing abroad who are of interest to the club.
Lucas Stassin
Brentford are still considering a move for Lucas Stassin, according to a report from Le Progrès on Sunday. The club was also interested in the striker last summer and has continued to monitor him since then.
Nikolas Polster
On Saturday, Laola1.at reported on a potential transfer of goalkeeper Nikolas Polster to Brentford. The player was mentioned as a possible target for the club in the past month. Polster has stated that he wants to move abroad and has ruled out a transfer within Austria.
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