Newcastle United have increased their scouting efforts for Brentford’s right-back Michael Kayode, with senior figures at the club assessing right-back options ahead of the summer window. Sources close to Michael Kayode confirm that interest has increased in recent weeks.

Brentford right-back Michael Kayode is the subject of interest from a number of clubs, including Manchester City, as a result of his form this season. The 21-year-old Italian is also being monitored by other top European clubs, including Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Inter Milan. Newcastle United are also monitoring Kayode and had previously monitored him during his time at Fiorentina. It is reported that Tottenham have a historical interest in the player, and their head coach Thomas Frank was the manager at Brentford when Kayode first came to England. The Italy U21 international, who has made 20 Premier League appearances this season, joined Brentford in July 2025 and has a contract until 2030. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €27 million, a higher value than the reported €17 million to €18 million fee Brentford paid for his transfer from Fiorentina.