Brentford are in the news with a link to teenage talent Ronan Kpakio, the latest of many transfer rumours surrounding the club. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 7 possible arrivals and 6 potential exits. The items below are the latest news on the most important transfer rumours, though the hottest storyline right now is about Matteo Cancellieri.
Ronan Kpakio
Premier League club Brentford has observed Cardiff City's Ronan Kpakio and is continuing to track his progress, as of Monday. Fellow Premier League sides Manchester United and Everton have also monitored the player. Kpakio has additionally attracted interest from French clubs Nice and Stade Rennais, as well as AC Milan. Despite the interest, Cardiff City has no intention of selling the player this month.
Frank Onyeka
On Monday, it was reported that Valencia is looking for new players, with Brentford's Frank Onyeka being one of the favored options for the defensive midfield position. Onyeka wants more playing time, and his coach has indicated that a departure is a possibility. Keith Andrews stated that Onyeka is likely to leave in this winter market, noting that the player has had fewer minutes because he was away for the Africa Cup of Nations and that he understands Onyeka's desire to play more regularly. This follows an update on Friday that Valencia CF had made an official approach to sign Onyeka on loan. The Spanish La Liga team faces competition from Championship clubs Birmingham City and Coventry City. The Daily Mail had first reported that Coventry identified Onyeka as a target and also claimed that Blues were hoping to sign the midfielder.
Rico Henry
Rico Henry, a one-cap Jamaican international under contract at FC Brentford, has been offered to Bayer Leverkusen as of Monday. It is highly unlikely that he will join the club, as although Leverkusen is considering reinforcements at the left-back position, the 28-year-old does not fit their preferred profile because of his age. Henry's contract is approaching its end, meaning he could become a free agent in the summer; however, a winter transfer has not been ruled out. The wing-back has also attracted interest from other clubs, including Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Kevin Schade
Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa are showing an interest in Brentford’s winger Kevin Schade, viewing him as a player who can add pace and depth, according to a Saturday report. Brentford are not open to selling Schade in January, as his contract until 2028 puts them in a strong position. The club is not expected to consider official bids this winter. A valuation of €50–60 million is anticipated to establish the basis for negotiations in the summer for the player who joined from SC Freiburg for a reported €25 million.
Kristoffer Ajer
According to Kicker on Friday, Kristoffer Ajer would like to join Wolfsburg, but currently FC Brentford is not allowing the Norwegian to leave. This follows earlier reports during the week from Kicker and Sky that VfL Wolfsburg has been interested in the defender for some time.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
According to a Team Talk report on Thursday, there is a potential for 29-year-old English midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek to transfer back to the Premier League. The report states that intermediaries have offered him to Brentford, one of seven English clubs made aware of his potential availability from AC Milan. The midfielder is reportedly open to returning to the Premier League because he has struggled for consistent starts in Serie A. Intermediaries exploring potential moves have suggested that Milan would be open to a loan that includes an option to buy.
Troy Parrott
There has been transfer speculation in recent months regarding the 23-year-old Irish striker Troy Parrott, with a report on Thursday noting that West Ham, Leeds, Brentford, and Aston Villa are reportedly all interested. He has been in excellent form in the Eredivisie this season for AZ Alkmaar. An exceptional offer would be required to persuade the player to make an immediate move, and a transfer in the summer is considered a stronger possibility.
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