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Brentford Transfer Analysis and Overview 2024

Premier League side Brentford Football Club is based in the West of the English capital London founded back in 1899. Despite being one of the oldest football clubs in the United Kingdom and London, they had never played in the Premier League until 2021. The club is nicknamed ‘The Bees’ and plays their home matches at the Gtech Community stadium.

In the 2021/22 season, the West London club played for the first time in the top flight in 74 years and marked their debut appearance in the Premier League for the first time. Brentford boss, Thomas Frank led the club to Promotion through the EFL Championship play-off by defeating Swansea City 2-0 at Wembley Stadium to secure their place in the Premier League.

Notably, Brentford have managed to clinch a midtable spot in the points table every single season since the debut season thriving to compete against Europe’s biggest clubs and welcoming some of the best players in the Premier League in their transfers.

Brentford Transfers Club Performance History

Brentford’s transfer policy has helped the club to achieve gradual success and consistency on the field leading to their promotions through the football English football pyramid in the past decades. They have climbed all the way up to the top of English football beginning with League One. Club owner Matthew Benham introduced the data-driven acquisitions which eventually brought success.

Their signings have performed exceptionally on the pitch and also generated remarkable profits when sold out, this has continued over the years and now their latest arrivals such as Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, Kevin Schade and Mikkel Damsgaard have played key roles in their recent performances and established their roles in the Thomas Frank over the seasons.

Brentford Transfer Challenges and Criticisms

The London club have received a fair share of criticism and challenges for shutting down the club’s entire academy system in 2016 and replacing the production chain of young talents through the B-team. However, after significant backlash, they changed their decision and re-opened the academy at the start of the start of 2022/23 season.

Overreliance on modern data and analytics-friendly methods for planning out the transfers casts doubt over their sustainability amid the fierce competition. The club acquires undervalued players and sells them after developing them at high prices for instance; Ivan Toney, David Raya, and Ollie Watkins. Also, selling players frequently hinders the long-term vision.

Brentford Transfer Strategy and Philosophy

Out of all the Premier League clubs, only Brentford football club has a unique and modern way of carrying out their transfers that are based on seven stages of methodology and innovative usage of technology and statistical data in their recruitment to identify and sign players based on these parameters.

As revealed by the club’s technical director Lee Dykes — this method has proven successful for the Bees in recent history, especially in identifying young undervalued players with immense potential. It helps them to narrow down their recruitment pool of players after filtering out the players on the basis of a data-driven process.

These steps include the identification of the team’s needs, scouting players from a very young age, extracting performance metrics through data analytics and video assessment then executing the traditional scouting steps with on-ground evaluation. Then comes, the acquisition, negotiation and development stages once the above process is completed.

Most Expensive Brentford Transfers

Brentford and Thomas Frank spent a massive £30 million on the Brazilian out-and-out striker of Club Brugge in January, also seen as the potential Ivan Toney replacement hence, making him the most expensive transfer in the club’s history.

Last summer, the Republic of Ireland centre-back Nathan Collins became the second most expensive signing of Brentford when the London club paid £23 million to fellow league rivals Wolverhampton Wolves in 2023 to strengthen.

In the same transfer window, Kevin Schade was signed from Bundesliga club FC Freiburg for £22 million and moved to the English capital in 2023. Portuguese attacking midfielder, Fabio Carvalho was bought for £20 million on weighty transfer expenses.

PlayersTransfer Amount (In Pound)FromYear
Igor Thiago30 millionClub Brugge 2024
Nathan Collins23 millionWolverhampton Wolves2023
Kevin Schade22 millionFC Frieburg2023
Sepp van den Berg20 millionLiverpool2024
Fabio Carvalho20 millionLiverpool2024
Keane Lewis-Potter16 million Hull City2022
Table: Brentford’s most Expensive transfers

Brentford Transfers New Signings 2024/25

During the 2024 summer transfer window, The Bees compensated for the departure of their talisman striker Ivan Toney, roping in Igor Thiago from Club Brugge on a massive £30 million deal to sign a five-year deal at Gtech Community Stadium.

The 22-year-old talented Dutch defender joined the defensive ranks leaving English giants Liverpool for £23 million committing his long-term future in London along with his fellow Liverpool teammate Fabio Carvalho was also secured on a reported £20 million fee.

Two young and promising additions, 19-year-old winger, Gustavo Nunes from Brazilian club Gremio and 18-year-old left-back Jayden Meghoma from Premier League newcomers Southampton landed on the modest combined fee of £11 million on a long-term basis.

PlayersFromTransfer Fee (In Pound)
Igor Thiago Club Brugge 30 million
Sepp van den BergLiverpool 23 million
Fabio Carvalho Liverpool 20 million
Gustavo Nunues Gremio 9 million
Jayden MeghomaSouthampton 2 million
Table: Brentford Transfer New Signings 2024/25

Brentford Transfers All Outgoings 2024/25

In a shocking move, the Premier League’s most desired forward among the top clubs, Ivan Toney chose to join the Saudi Pro League outfit Al Ahli permanently. The English striker was instrumental in the club’s recent success and steered them to the top division while scoring 72 goals in 141 appearances.

For the second biggest, departure, it was pretty much obvious that David Raya would be continuing with Arsenal following an exceptional season in the Premier League clinching the Golden Glove and marking his presence in the PFA Team of the Year 2023/24. Consequently, Arsenal bought him for £27 million.

Wales under-21 International Right Back, Finley Stevens joined FC St. Pauli on a small transfer fee reported to be around a million. On the other hand, the likes of Zanka, Shandon Baptiste and Thomas Strakosha exited the club as free agents.

PlayerToTransfer Fee (In Pound)
Ivan Toney Al Ahli 40 millin
David Raya Arsenal27 million
ZankaAnderlechtFree transfer
Finley StevensFC St. Pauli1 million
Shandon BaptisteLuton Town Free transfer
Thomas StrakoshaAEK AthensFree transfer
Table: Brentford’s All outgoings in 2024/25

Top Signings for Brentford in 2024/25

The £23 million arrival from Liverpool Sepp van den Berg has been the most impressive player for Thomas Frank-led Bees, the Dutch defender swiftly integrated himself into the backline of Brentford. The 22-year-old is a versatile defender who could operate in almost every position Left-Back and right-back and also played as a central defender. He is a confident starter for Frank’s side.

This summer, Fábio Carvalho also joined Brentford from Liverpool after failing to secure his place under Arne Slot. The attacking midfielder has been confident and amazing within the limited chances he has received as a substitute mostly making cameo appearances only. The Portuguese creative midfielder has already scored his debut goal for the Bees.

Worst Signings for Brentford in 2024/25

Despite being the most expensive club signing of all time and coming on the back of an outstanding season with the Belgian club scoring 29 goals and 6 assists in 55 appearances across all competitions in the 2023/24 season. Unfortunately, the 23-year-old, striker, Igor Thiago suffered a knee injury which kept him on the sidelines for three months.

Thiago missed numerous games for the Bees and has only played 57 minutes this term. Another injury, absentee Gustavo Nunues is yet to make his first appearance due to a back injury and subsequently, missed over 15 matches for the Bees this season.

Brentford’s Transfer Spend Till Now

Ivan Toney has left Brentford to join Al-Ahli on a £40 million deal on the deadline day in a shocking move adding to the earlier, Raya’s exit. As David Raya’s loan move to Arsenal helped him earn a permanent transfer for a £27 million fee to North London. Igor Thiago, Fabio Carvalho and Sepp van den Berg are three vital additions to the Bees squad and Brentford’s recorded £20 million of spending differentials after the 2024 summer business.

Thomas Frank has only spent what they have earned through sales, but their recruitments might not be proven enough to survive in the battle to stay afloat in the Premier League and avoid relegation. However, the Bees have shown tremendous performance in the Premier League this season, cementing their spot in the middle of the table.

Total Spend – £84 million approx.Total Received – £68 million approx
Table: Brentford transfer’s total net spent 2024/25

FAQs

Q. Which is the most shocking transfer in Brentford history?

A. Ivan Toney’s move to Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli in 2024 is the most shocking transfer in the club’s history.

Q. Who is Brentford’s most expensive signing of all time?

A. Igor Thiago is Brentford’s most expensive signing of all time.

Q. Who is the most valuable player in Brentford?

A. Bryan Mbeumo is the most valuable player in Brentford

Q. Which is the best Brentford transfer so far?

A. Kevin Schade is the best Brentford transfer this season.

Q. Who is Brentford’s most profit-generating sales?

A. Ivan Toney is Brentford’s most profit-generating sales in history.

OFFICIAL: Brentford striker Ivan Toney completes permanent move to Al Ahli

Brentford forward Iven Toney has sealed a permanent transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli and are set to pay a transfer fee of £40 million ($53 million) for his services. The English striker has reportedly penned a three-year contract with the Saudi side.

Ivan Toney has been an instrumental figure for the Bees helping them secure promotion from Championship to Premier League in the 2020/21 season where he scored 33 league goals. He has been the subject of interest in the final days of the summer window with interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd.

The 28-year-old striker has scored 72 goals in 141 appearances in his four-year spell with Brentford.

“It’s been a pleasure to work with Ivan over the last four years,” Brentford head coach Thomas Frank said.

“He has averaged more than one goal every two games, which is an unbelievable number.

“On the pitch, he has been a fantastic goalscorer, link-up player and leader. He has pushed the team, the squad and himself.”

Saudi Club agree a fee with Brentford for Ivan Toney

As per ‘Sky Sports‘, Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli has agreed upon a transfer fee in the range of £40 million with Premier League’s Brentford in order to sign striker Ivan Toney.

The report further signifies that a medical has also been scheduled accordingly for the England international.

Ivan Toney had been garnering a lot of interest in the ongoing summer transfer window. Clubs like Chelsea, Man United, Tottenham, and Arsenal have been some of the names linked with a potential move for the forward.

With the transfer window nearing its closure, it seems like Brentford’s hierarchy has found the potential suitor for Toney in the form of Al Ahli. How the player fairs in Saudi, remains to be seen.

Manchester United want to hijack move for Chelsea target Ivan Toney

Man Utd reportedly held initial conversations over a possible move for Chelsea striker Ivan Toney in the final days of the summer transfer window. Chelsea are reportedly leading the race for the 28-year-old striker after he rejected a move to Saudi Arabia earlier this week.

Brentford are reportedly seeking less than the £50m valuation of Toney, who has less than 12 months remaining on his contract. If Toney doesn’t sanction an exit, Brentford will run the risk of losing him for free next summer.

Ivan Toney was left out of the Bees’ first two games of the Premier League campaign.

Chelsea considering last-minute move for Ivan Toney

The Blues are reportedly interested in making a late swoop for Brentford striker Ivan Toney as the Bees are willing to accept way below their asking price of £50m for the England international. There are also reports that Man Utd have held preliminary talks with Brentford over a possible move.

The 28-year-old striker has held a concrete interest from Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli who have reportedly offered him £16 million per year over a four-year contract. He has missed the first two Premier League games for the Bees amid uncertainty over his future.

Brentford confirmed Gustavo Nunes’s signing from Gremio

Brentford have reportedly confirmed the signing of Gustavo Nunes from Gremio, according to Ben Jacobs on X. The 18-year-old has joined the Premier League outfit on a six-year contract with the option of extending it further by another two years. The Bees paid the Brazilian side a fee of £10 million for his services.

Thomas Frank, the Brentford head coach, lavished praise on Nunes, saying he has a “lot of potential” and asserted that his side must “maximise” that in every aspect. The teenager made his Gremio debut in February this year, coming on in the first half and providing an assist in their 1-1 draw with Sao Luiz in the Brazilian Serie A.

OFFICIAL: Gustavo Nunes set to undergo medical with Brentford

Gremio winger Gustavo Nunes is set to join Brentford for a €12million fee, with a 20% sell-on clause inserted in his contract by the Brazilian side. The 18-year-old broke made his senior debut in February and has managed to score three and assist one in 20 appearances.

His progress hasn’t gone unnoticed as he captured the attention of top clubs including Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City. But, Brentford have made progress in talks with the young winger and have agreed to pay a €12million fee for his services.

Gustavo Nunes will be Brentford’s next summer signing after Sepp van den Berg’s arrival from Liverpool.

Manchester United told to seal Ivan Toney transfer

Manchester United have been told to make a move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney, who is reportedly valued at around £50m and has attracted heavy interest from Saudi Arabia this summer.

Pundit and former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes Toney would be more reliable in front of goal than Rasmus Hojlund and new signing Joshua Zirkzee. He believes the Brentford man could be a quality acquisition for Man Utd this summer.

Toney enjoyed his best campaign with the Bees in the 2022/23 season, where he bagged 20 goals in the Premier League. The 28-year-old striker has been hugely impressive during his time at Brentford, scoring 72 goals in 141 appearances.

OFFICIAL: Sepp van den Berg completes his move to Brentford

Sepp van den Berg has completed a permanent transfer to Premier League side Brentford and signed a five-year contract with the Bees. The 22-year-old defender has turned down plenty of offers from German clubs including Bayer Leverkusen, Mainz, Stuttgart and a few more.

Liverpool will reportedly receive a guaranteed £20 million, with an additional £5 million potentially due in add-ons and the club have also included a 17.5% sell-on clause in the deal.

Van den Berg spent the last season on loan at Mainz where he made 33 Bundesliga appearances. He has only four senior appearances for Liverpool in his five-year spell with the club.

Liverpool accept £30million bid for defender from local rivals

Liverpool have reportedly accepted a bid worth £30 million from Brentford for defender Sepp van den Berg, according to Sky Sports News (via 90min). A deal has been struck between the clubs after progress in negotiations were reported earlier this week.

Brentford have agreed to pay an initial fee of £25 million plus a further £5 million in add-ons. However, it is also stated that Van den Berg is yet to approve the move, and is considering other options too, such as Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen. They are stacked with talents in the centre-back position, but all three of their options – Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah and Odilon Kossounou have interests from other sides, and anyone leaving could open the door for Van den Berg.

Brentford agree move for Liverpool’s Sepp van den Berg

The Bees have reportedly agreed in a deal in principle to sign Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg and have agreed to pay £25m plus £5m in add-ons for the Dutchman.  Liverpool are keen to offload him this summer and they are close to selling yet another player from the team.

Bayer Leverkusen have also taken an interest in the centre-back who joined Liverpool in a £4.4m move from Eredivisie club PEC Zwolle in 2019. The decision is now to the player who had several suitors across Europe in this summer window.

FAQs
A. Ivan Toney's move to Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli in 2024 is the most shocking transfer in the club's history.
A. Igor Thiago is Brentford’s most expensive signing of all time.
A. Bryan Mbeumo is the most valuable player in Brentford
A. Kevin Schade is the best Brentford transfer this season.
A. Ivan Toney is Brentford's most profit-generating sales in history.