Brentford are being linked with several potential new signings, with the latest reports connecting them to Argentine defender Mariano Troilo. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 8 possible arrivals and 1 potential exit. The items below represent the latest news on the most important transfer rumours, though the hottest storyline right now is about Malik Tillman.
Mariano Troilo
On Tuesday, it was reported that Mariano Troilo, a 22-year-old Argentine defender at Parma, has attracted interest from some Premier League clubs, including Brentford. While there are currently no concrete negotiations, Parma might consider a sale if they receive an irrefutable offer. If the defender departs, the Italian club is reportedly considering Obaretin as a potential replacement. Troilo's contract is valid until June 2030, and his current market value is €7.50m, according to Transfermarkt.
Sambou Soumano
Several English clubs, including Brentford, Sunderland, and Burnley, had shown an interest in Sambou Soumano as of Monday. The 25-year-old Senegalese forward for FC Lorient has a contract due to expire in the summer. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €4.00m. It was reported that during the summer 2025 transfer window, Lorient rejected bids of approximately €6 million from both Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City.
Kevin Mac Allister
According to Team Talk on Monday, a departure for Kevin Mac Allister is imminent, with significant interest from the Premier League, and Brentford is monitoring him. Union SG would likely agree to a transfer amount of 10 million euro. Also on Monday, it was reported that the 28-year-old has growing interest from several English top-flight sides after an impressive period with Union Saint-Gilloise. Brentford is one of the clubs interested and has performed checks on him, while Leeds United, Fulham, Brighton, and Coventry City have also reportedly conducted checks.
Igor Thiago
On Friday, reports stated that Milan is considering Brentford's 24-year-old Brazilian striker Igor Thiago as the club evaluates options to strengthen its attack. The forward has also been linked with Manchester City and Manchester United. A day earlier, on Thursday, Team Talk reported that Manchester City is interested in Thiago, coinciding with the player's goal-scoring form of 24 goals in 35 games so far this season.
Matvii Ponomarenko
According to Sebastian Vidal of Weekend Sports on social media on Saturday, Brentford is considering Matvey Ponomarenko as a potential replacement for Igor Thiago, with a transfer value of six million euros. This followed a report on Thursday that Ponomarenko is a priority transfer target for several Premier League and European clubs, with Brentford considering the forward due to growing interest in Thiago from Chelsea and Tottenham.
Konstantinos Karetsas
It was understood on Friday that Brentford have carried out detailed checks on Genk's 18-year-old Greek attacking midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas in recent months. Sources indicate that Leeds United, City Football Group, and Brighton have also scouted the player, who is expected to leave Belgium this summer.
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