Brentford set transfer priorities amid interest in Mbeumo and Wissa

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Brentford Transfers: Summer Shake-Up on the Horizon
Mbeumo and Wissa under the spotlight
Brentford's summer transfer window looks poised to test the club's resolve and recruitment strategy. With top-six sides circling, the futures of star forwards Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa remain delicately poised. Together they delivered 39 Premier League goals last season, providing the bite that kept Brentford competitive across the campaign.
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Manchester United are preparing to open talks over Mbeumo. A reported £60 million could tempt Brentford's hierarchy to negotiate. Wissa, too, is attracting serious attention. Tottenham made overtures in January and Nottingham Forest saw a £22 million bid rejected. While no fresh offers have yet landed, interest is expected to escalate as the window progresses.
Their potential departures leave a considerable void. Thomas Frank and his recruitment team know that replacing either player—let alone both—would be far from straightforward.
Forward planning already underway
Brentford's response has been proactive. The club has already confirmed a deal for Liverpool's Caoimhin Kelleher, bringing the Republic of Ireland international in for £18 million including add-ons. Mark Flekken's move to Bayer Leverkusen for £11 million created the opening, and Brentford wasted no time filling it.
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They also moved for 18-year-old talent Romelle Donovan from Birmingham City, a £3 million deal which could rise with performance-related bonuses. Donovan impressed while on loan and joins with a long-term view to development, but his arrival won't impact the more immediate need for frontline reinforcements.
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The priority now? A goalscoring winger, preferably right-sided. Despite Kevin Schade's growth over the past 18 months, the Bees have leaned too heavily on Mbeumo and Wissa. That over-reliance has been acknowledged internally.
Nigeria international Christantus Uche, currently at Getafe, has been linked. While a deal isn't close, he fits the club's profile: versatile, quick and with resale potential.
Midfield and centre-back options being reviewed
Brentford also aim to strengthen in midfield, specifically targeting a box-to-box No8 and a more defensively-minded option. That comes even after securing promising Ukrainian Yehor Yarmoliuk to a long-term deal.
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At the back, the Bees are unlikely to invest heavily at full-back. Michael Kayode's loan from Fiorentina has been made permanent for £14.8 million, shoring up the wide defensive positions. The focus now is on spotting undervalued centre-backs—a Brentford speciality in past windows.
Uncertainty at managerial level
Perhaps most intriguingly, manager Thomas Frank could yet become part of the summer movement. Spurs are reportedly monitoring the Danish coach as they weigh their next step. While no formal approach has been made, it adds another layer of unpredictability to Brentford's off-season.
Sales are expected beyond Mbeumo and Wissa. Mads Roerslev and Frank Onyeka are available at the right price, with offers anticipated once bigger moves begin to shape the market.
Brentford's transfer window is rarely dull. This one, though, could be season-defining.