Brentford has also been linked with Damian Bobadilla, as well as fellow Premier League side Brighton, after a strong start to the season for him in Brazil.

Sources have told Football Insider that Brighton are leading Celtic and other Premier League rivals to sign Sao Paulo's Damian Bobadilla. The financial capabilities of Premier League sides means they are prepared to make a superior offer to Celtic to agree a deal. Brighton have a good record recruiting from South America. On the Transfer Insider podcast, it was also stated that Brighton are interested in Damian Bobadilla and could offer better terms than Celtic.

Brighton, Celtic, Real Betis, and Cesc Fabregas’ Como are among multiple European sides interested in Sao Paulo's 24-year-old Paraguayan midfielder Damián Bobadilla ahead of the 2026 summer window. Brighton, Betis, and Como have contacted the player's agents as a form of preliminary interest, and Celtic has extensively scouted him. According to sources, enquiries have been made to Bobadilla's representatives rather than to the club. Sao Paulo has denied receiving any formal approaches. It is understood that talks are at an exploratory stage, and no concrete offers have been confirmed. Sao Paulo values Bobadilla at approximately €12 million and holds his contract until December 2027. The Brazilian club reportedly intends to retain him unless a compelling bid is made. The midfielder joined São Paulo in January 2024 and has 17 caps and one goal for Paraguay. In the 2025/2026 season, Bobadilla has made 9 appearances, scored 2 goals, and provided 1 assist in the Campeonato Paulista, in addition to 4 appearances in Série A. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €4.00m.