The latest transfer news sees Brentford linked with Schalke midfielder Soufian El-Faouzi. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to eight possible arrivals and six potential exits. The hottest storyline right now concerns goalkeeper Nikolas Polster. Below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Soufian El-Faouzi
According to a report from Sky Germany on Tuesday, Brentford are among several clubs interested in Schalke's German-Moroccan midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi. The 23-year-old has also reportedly attracted interest from Celtic, Sunderland, Bologna, and Rennes. The same source states that Schalke plans to keep the player and has set a valuation of €12 million (£10.3 million). El-Faouzi, whose current market value is €4.00m according to Transfermarkt, joined Schalke in July 2025 from Alemannia Aachen for a reported fee of around €200,000 and his contract runs until 2029. Earlier reports mentioned an asking price of up to €10 million in March 2026 and offers of at least €8.5 million in January 2026.
Jannik Schuster
On Monday, it was reported that Brentford are close to an agreement to sign Jannik Schuster, a 19-year-old Austrian centre-back, from RB Salzburg. It is understood that the deal is for a package valued at €20m. A verbal agreement is reportedly in place between the clubs, and the transfer is expected to be completed soon. Schuster, who joined Salzburg in June 2025, has earned 5 caps for the Austria U21 national team, scoring one goal. His current market value is listed at €3.50m.
Igor Thiago
Brentford FC's 24-year-old Brazilian striker Igor Thiago is being monitored by several clubs including Atlético Madrid, according to a Tuesday report. The striker, who has two caps and one goal for Brazil, has also been linked with Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal. He joined the club in July 2024 and has a contract until 2031. According to reports from early 2026, Brentford's asking price for the player is between €70M and €80M. He was signed for a reported €33M in 2024, and Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €50.00m.
Nikolas Polster
Premier League club Brentford have sent scouts to Austria to watch Nikolas Polster in recent months, it was reported on Monday. Previously, Laola1.at identified Polster as a possible departure from Wolfsberger AC, naming Brentford as a potential destination. 170 days ago, 'The Sun' reported that Brentford was intensively interested in the 23-year-old Austrian goalkeeper. The report also noted that Brighton & Hove Albion was interested in bringing the player to England. Polster was named the best goalkeeper in the Austrian league last season and is under contract with Wolfsberg until 2027. He joined Wolfsberger AC in July 2024, has made 11 league appearances this season, and has a current market value of €2.50m, according to Transfermarkt.
Jhon Solís
On Friday, it was reported that Brentford and Leeds United are monitoring 21-year-old Colombian midfielder Jhon Solís. Solís is currently on loan at Birmingham City from Girona FC with a €7.5m purchase option that is expected to be triggered automatically. According to Win Sports, the interest in him is due to his physical presence and his growing comfort in English football.
Farès Chaïbi
Nicolo Schira reported on Thursday that Brentford are monitoring Eintracht Frankfurt's offensive midfielder Farès Chaïbi. Sixty days ago, it was reported that Brentford and Brighton are interested in the attacking midfielder, with recruiters from both clubs said to have given very positive feedback. Other clubs, including Stuttgart, Olympique Lyonnais, and Como, are also reportedly attentive to the 23-year-old's situation. Signing the Algerian international, who is under contract until 2028, was expected to cost between £35 and £40 million this summer. Chaïbi joined Eintracht Frankfurt from Toulouse in August 2023 for a fee of €10 million and has a current market value of €15.00m, per Transfermarkt.
Kacper Potulski
A report from Wednesday noted that a February article identified Brentford as one of several international clubs showing interest in Mainz 05 defender Kacper Potulski. Other clubs named were Chelsea, Brighton & Hove Albion, Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Como 1907. More recently, former player Tomasz Hajto claimed that German clubs such as Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are also interested in the 18-year-old. This interest has emerged amid reported frustration from the player's camp regarding his inconsistent playing time at Mainz. He is under contract with the club until 2028, and his deal reportedly contains no release clause.
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