BRENTFORD NEWS

Vitaly Janelt - Starts in friendly Janelt (undisclosed) started and went 61 minutes in Saturday's friendly against Watford.

Impact Janelt was forced off a week ago in a friendly, but it clearly wasn't an issue, as he was healthy enough to go 61 minutes in the most recent match. He's one of the more important pieces for Brentford after starting 39 matches last season. As a midfielder in a 4-3-3, he posted four goals and three assists.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Harris: It's an honour to cover Brentford's debut season in the Premier League It will be my personal mission to get behind the scenes and tell you how it all works, says The Athletic's new Brentford correspondent

JULY 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Myles Peart-Harris - Signs with Brentford Peart-Harris has signed a four-year deal with Brentford away from Chelsea.

Impact Peart-Harris is still just 18 years old, so he's not expected to play a major part for Brentford this season. He'll likely spend time with the youth squads and then if all goes well, he'll make a move to the senior team when the time is right.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford sign Kristoffer Ajer from Celtic on five-year deal Brentford have signed Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer on a five-year contract.Ajer, 23, joins the west London club for an undisclosed fee af...

JULY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kristoffer Ajer - Signs with Brentford Ajer transferred to Brentford from Celtic on Wednesday. He's committed to a five-year contract with the Bees.

Impact Ajer is another Scandinavian addition to a team built around finding value from that region as names up and down the roster hail from Northern Europe. Given his wealth of professional experience and role in Celtic's three consecutive treble-winning seasons between 2017 and 2020, Ajer's abilities are certainly proven as he makes his jump to the Premier League. In a team that often played with a back-three last season, Ajer could find a place in the starting lineup from day one in England.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford sign Frank Onyeka from FC Midtylland on five-year deal Brentford have completed the signing of Nigeria international midfielder Frank Onyeka from FC Midtjylland for an undisclosed fee.The 23-year...

JULY 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Frank Onyeka - Signs with Brentford Onyeka has signed a five-year deal with Brentford away from Danish side Midtjylland.

Impact Onyeka is the first Premier League signing for Brentford and one who could become important this season. He doesn't have much fantasy value as more of a defensive midfielder, but he showed his worth this past season in Champions League, going up against the likes of Liverpool and Atalanta. In those six group matches, he had 18 tackles, 18 interceptions and 19 fouls drawn.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shandon Baptiste - Takes part in friendly Baptiste (knee) came off the bench in Saturday's friendly, returning from a severe knee injury.

Impact Baptiste made just one appearance for Brentford in the Championship last season because of a meniscus tear, but it looks like he's finally good to go again. He's unlikely to hold a significant role this season in terms of fantasy, but he'll undoubtedly provide depth in the midfield.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Algorithms, devouring data and togetherness - life as Brentford's director of player recruitment Lee Dykes has played a leading role in helping Brentford rise to the Premier League - he explains his and the club's unconventional methods

JULY 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Vitaly Janelt - Subs off early in friendly Janelt was forced to come off in the 13th minute of Saturday's friendly because of an undisclosed injury.

Impact Janelt probably won't have the same role he had last season, but he'll still be a valuable piece for Brentford after producing four goals and three assists in 44 appearances (39 starts) last season in the Championship. With a month to go before the new campaign, he should have enough time to recover from this issue, assuming it's a minor one.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Da Silva - Recovering from hip injury Dasilva continues to recover from a hip injury that forced him out the final couple months of last season.

Impact It doesn't look like Dasilva will be ready for the start of the new campaign, as he's still walking around with a couple walking canes. He's been out since the end of February and even once he can get back on the pitch, he'll need to work up his fitness, meaning he's probably still multiple months away from a possible return.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford to begin first ever Premier League campaign by hosting Arsenal Newly-promoted Brentford will host Arsenal on the opening day of the 2021-22 Premier League season.Brentford will finish their first ever se...

JUNE 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Arsenal & Tottenham-linked Toney not for sale as Brentford intend to keep 33-goal striker | Goal.com Brentford have no intention of parting with Ivan Toney in the summer transfer window after seeing their 33-goal frontman attract interest from Arsenal, Tottenham, West Ham, Chelsea...

MAY 31, 2021 • GOAL.COM

'Started the game second best' - Steve Cooper Cooper says his side started second best after 2-0 defeat to Brentford in the Championship Playoff Final.

MAY 29, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Brentford earns promotion to Premier League for first time

Brentford has reached the Premier League for the first time by beating Swansea 2-0 in the Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brentford promoted to Premier League after Championship play-off triumph over Swansea | Goal.com Brentford have ended a seven-decade-plus hiatus from the top-flight of English football after they triumphed 2-0 against Swansea City in the Championship play-off final on Saturday...

MAY 29, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Brentford reaches playoff final in bid for EPL promotion Brentford is one win away from promotion to the Premier League after beating 10-man Bournemouth 3-1 in the second leg of their playoff semif...

MAY 23, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

Brentford vs Swansea in playoff final with EPL spot at stake

Brentford is one win away from promotion to the Premier League after beating 10-man Bournemouth 3-1 in the second leg of their playoff semifinals to advance 3-2 on aggregate

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Danjuma leads from the front as Woodgate's Bournemouth rise to the occasion After a limp end to the regular season, Bournemouth rediscovered their verve and steel in their play-off semi-final with Brentford

MAY 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Toney is the class of striker Watford need but they're unlikely to get him as Giaretta plots squad evolution Watford are targetting Baah and Ugbo for much-needed improvements to an attack as Premier League clubs prepare bids for Ivan Toney

MAY 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Watford will need to get Luton 'smothering' out of their system quickly Watford may still have a decent lead on Swansea and Brentford, but with games to come against their rivals, a big improvement will be needed

APRIL 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM