It is understood that Brentford have carried out detailed checks on Lille midfielder Ngal’ayel Mukau, who also holds Belgian nationality. Brentford and Brighton reportedly appreciate his profile because of their focus on technically gifted young talent with developmental potential. Brentford and Brighton are among a group of English clubs actively monitoring the 21-year-old, which also includes Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, and Everton. In recent months, at least five Premier League clubs have performed extensive scouting and analytical work on the DR Congo international, who has 12 caps for his country. The uncertainty about Lille's future after manager Bruno Genesio's departure has reportedly encouraged interested clubs to intensify their scouting. Despite the external interest, Lille is determined to keep the player, who joined the club in July 2024 and is contracted until the summer of 2028. Lille views Mukau as an important part of their future, and his current market value is €12.00m according to Transfermarkt.