The latest transfer talk surrounding Brentford includes a fresh link to Galatasaray's Gabriel Sara. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 7 possible arrivals and 1 potential exit. The hottest storyline right now is about Damián Bobadilla, and below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours.
Matvii Ponomarenko
On Tuesday, it was reported that Brentford and Brighton are interested in buying 20-year-old Dynamo center-forward Matvii Ponomarenko. The club's executives have set a starting negotiation price of €20-25 million for the Ukrainian. Additionally, two top German Bundesliga clubs, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund, are also monitoring the player, with their scouts now reportedly recommending an urgent acquisition. In the current 2025/2026 Premier Liga season, Ponomarenko has scored 9 goals in 10 appearances. He joined Dynamo Kyiv in July 2024, and his contract is valid until the end of 2028.
Gabriel Sara
The most recent update on Tuesday revealed that Gabriel Sara, a 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder for Galatasaray, is a potential summer target for several Premier League clubs. Brentford are among the teams closely monitoring the former Norwich City player's progress for a possible summer move, and Aston Villa, Newcastle, Brighton, and Bournemouth are also tracking him. According to sources, Sara would welcome a return to England. The uncapped Brazilian has a contract until June 2029 and has registered 5 goals and 2 assists in 24 league appearances this season. Galatasaray reportedly signed him for €18 million and, as of February 2026, were said to be expecting €30 million for him.
Myles Lewis-Skelly
On Sunday, it was understood that European-chasing sides Everton and Brentford are monitoring Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly. Manchester United have also been tracking the 19-year-old English left-back. Sources indicate the Hale End graduate is open to a move in search of regular football. It is reported that Arsenal are prepared to sell the player. The England international has made 14 appearances in the Premier League this season and has a contract with the club that runs until 2030. In February 2026, reports claimed Arsenal would demand a minimum of €60 million for the player.
Nathan Collins
According to Team Talk on Friday, there is interest from top Premier League clubs in defender Nathan Collins. It is understood that Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham have been monitoring Collins while he has been at Brentford. It is reported that Brentford are not under pressure to sell the defender and would likely demand a fee of at least £55m.
Borys Krushynskyi
On Friday, it was reported that Polissia Zhytomyr defender Borys Krushynskyi, a 23-year-old from Ukraine, is under consideration by Brentford. The English club is planning to dispatch a scout to evaluate the player during forthcoming national team matches. The interest is reportedly a result of an injury to the team's primary left-back, Rico Henry, and the end of his contract. Information suggests that a transfer for the defender might cost around 10 million euros. During the 2025/2026 Premier Liga season, he has participated in 14 matches, delivering one assist.
Aral Şimşir
Brentford has a concrete interest in Aral Şimşir, a 23-year-old Turkish-Danish winger for Midtjylland, as of Thursday. Leeds United and Crystal Palace are also monitoring his progress. Scouts from all three Premier League clubs were at the City Ground last week to watch Şimşir during his club's Europa League match. Brentford's position is described as notable due to historical links with Midtjylland, as the two clubs previously shared an ownership structure. This season, Şimşir has scored 8 goals with 13 assists in 21 Superliga appearances.
Damián Bobadilla
On Monday, it was reported that Brentford are interested in Damian Bobadilla. O'Rourke said that Brighton and Real Betis are also interested in him. This followed a report last Tuesday that Brentford had joined Celtic and Brighton in monitoring the 24-year-old São Paulo midfielder. Claims specifically about Celtic's tracking originated from Paraguay. São Paulo is in a stable negotiating position as Bobadilla's contract is valid until December 2027, and reports in March 2026 stated the asking price is approximately €12 million.
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