Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
July 2025
Manchester United have submitted a new bid for Bryan Mbeumo worth £65m plus £5m in add-ons. Brentford have yet to respond as the offer surpasses previous rejected attempts.
United are acting on Mbeumo’s clear desire to join, after Brentford dismissed a £62.5m package weeks earlier. The new bid reflects their intent to secure the winger before pre-season intensifies.
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
July 2025
Manchester United’s chase for Bryan Mbeumo has stalled after Brentford raised their asking price to £70 million. United are unwilling to exceed £65 million and may need player sales to increase their offer.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has taken a firm stance on not overpaying. While Mbeumo favors a move to United, Brentford’s valuation shift has complicated talks, with Spurs also monitoring the situation.
Jordan Henderson (Ajax > Brentford)
July 2025
Free agent Jordan Henderson is finalising a two-year contract with Brentford after leaving Ajax. The 84-cap England international is expected to officially sign and be unveiled in the coming days.
Brentford identified Henderson as a direct replacement for Christian Norgaard, who joined Arsenal. Despite being 35, the club values his leadership, Premier League pedigree, and ability to stabilise the midfield.
Christian Norgaard (Brentford > Arsenal)
July 2025
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Brentford captain Christian Norgaard for a total package of £15 million. He has signed a two-year deal with the option of a third.
Arsenal will pay £10m up front and £5m in add-ons. Norgaard becomes Arteta’s third summer signing, adding experience and defensive steel to the midfield alongside new recruits Zubimendi and Kepa.
Antoni Milambo (Brentford)
July 2025
Brentford have signed 20-year-old midfielder Antoni Milambo from Feyenoord on a five-year deal, with an option for a sixth. The total deal is worth up to €22m, pending international clearance.
The Bees will pay €18m up front with €4m in add-ons. Milambo scored four goals in 40 Eredivisie games and is seen as a creative No. 8 addition, not a direct replacement for Christian Norgaard.
Christian Norgaard (Brentford)
June 2025
Arsenal have agreed to sign Brentford captain Christian Norgaard for £10 million plus £5 million in add-ons. The 31-year-old midfielder is expected to finalize his move in the coming days pending contract completion.
Talks progressed quickly between both clubs, with Brentford ready to cash in on their captain. Arsenal identified Norgaard as a veteran option to support midfield rotation amid uncertainty over Thomas Partey’s future at the Emirates.
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
June 2025
Manchester United have submitted an improved bid exceeding £60 million for Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo after their initial £55 million offer was rejected.
Brentford are open to negotiations but want more than £60 million. Mbeumo, with two years left on his deal, is seen as a key attacking target by Amorim’s staff.
Christian Norgaard (Brentford)
June 2025
Arsenal are monitoring Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard as a potential replacement for Thomas Partey, who may depart this summer amid unresolved contract negotiations.
Norgaard, 31, has been a key figure for Brentford with nearly 200 appearances. While Arteta wants to keep Partey, no agreement has been reached yet, prompting Arsenal to line up experienced midfield alternatives.
Mark Flekken (Brentford > Bayer Leverkusen)
June 2025
Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken has completed a move to Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth up to £11m including add-ons.
Flekken leaves after one season at Brentford, making way for Kelleher, whom the club had previously tracked as a top replacement.
Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool > Brentford)
June 2025
Brentford have signed goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool for £12.5m, with add-ons potentially raising the fee to £18m.
Brentford had long tracked Kelleher and made their move after Liverpool signed Giorgi Mamardashvili.