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.
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
June 2025
Bryan Mbeumo has informed Brentford of his desire to join Manchester United, despite interest from Arsenal, Newcastle, and Spurs.
With his contract running until 2027, Brentford see this summer as ideal for a high-value sale. Talks now hinge on whether United and Brentford can agree on a transfer fee.
Mark Flekken (Brentford > Bayer Leverkusen)
June 2024
Brentford have agreed to sell goalkeeper Mark Flekken to Bayer Leverkusen, where he’ll reunite with new coach Erik ten Hag. The move opens up Brentford’s pursuit of Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher as a replacement.
Reports the deal is nearing completion, with Brentford preparing for life after Flekken by targeting Kelleher, who is also being chased by West Ham and Leeds. Liverpool value the Irish keeper at £20 million.
Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Flekken (Brentford)
May 2025
Brentford have approached Liverpool to sign goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher as they prepare to sell Mark Flekken to Bayer Leverkusen, now managed by Erik ten Hag.
With Liverpool signing Giorgi Mamardashvili as Alisson’s new backup, Kelleher is now available and wants a starting role. Brentford, long interested, are frontrunners due to strong ties with Liverpool.
Michael Kayode (Brentford)
May 2025
Michael Kayode has signed a five-year permanent contract with Brentford after his loan from Fiorentina, keeping him at the club until 2030 with an option for one more year.
After joining in January on loan, the 20-year-old impressed and earned a full deal. Kayode praised the club’s support and expressed his excitement to continue playing in the Premier League.
