JULY 30 • GOAL.COM
BRENTFORD 5-2-5 · 11TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
5-2-5 · 11TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
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Nico Williams, Ivan Toney & 10 big stars still set to move in the final month of the summer transfer window | Goal.com US Ten star players who are still set to move in the final month of the summer transfer window, including Nico Williams and Ivan Toney
Frank Onyeka - Forced off in friendly Onyeka (face) took a hit to the face and was forced off during Thursday's friendly with Benfica.
Impact Onyeka was returning from a knock he suffered at the end of the 2023/24 campaign but had to come off early due to a blow to the face. The midfielder played about 40 minutes and seemed to have overcome his knock before suffering the new injury. Unless it's more serious than originally thought, Onyeka should be ready for the start of the Premier League season.
JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Nathan Collins - Plays 60 minutes Collins played 60 minutes during Thursday's friendly clash with Benfica.
Impact Collins was back on the pitch for pre-season after finishing the season on the sideline due to an undisclosed issue. The defender got the start and played 60 minutes during the match. Collins should compete for a place in the starting XI now that he's fit once more after making 29 starts last season.
JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Igor Thiago - Suffers meniscus injury Thiago suffered a meniscus injury in Thursday's freidnly agasint AFC Wimbledon, according to his club.
Impact Thiago is off to a tough start with his new club, as in the pre-season before his first season with Brentford, he has suffered a meniscus injury. The extent of the issue is not known at the moment, with the forward still waiting to undergo scans. However, he is likely to miss at least some time, with a return before the start of the campaign looking doubtful. On the bright side, he did score a brace against Wimbledon before his injury.
JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Toney's asking price slashed by more than £30m as Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd make transfer decision on Brentford and England striker | Goal.com US Brentford are reportedly ready to drop their asking price to below £50 million ($64.8m) due to a lack of interest in the striker.
JULY 18 • GOAL.COM
Rico Henry - Ready for pre-season matches Henry (knee) is fit enough to compete in Brentford's pre-season campaign, according to the club.
Impact Henry didn't have much of a 2023/24 campaign, as his season was cut short in September after the left-back suffered a torn ACL. However, he is now close to full fitness, with him set to participate in the Bees pre-season campaign. He will hope for a decent pre-season with no setbacks, as he is on pace to be ready for the beginning of the season and just needs to get on the pitch at this point.
JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE
'He owns that penalty!' | Psychologist behind Ivan Toney's ice-cold persona Leading sports psychologist Michael Caulfield discusses how Brentford and England star Ivan Toney manages to stay cool under pressure and ho...
JULY 9 • SKY.COM
Arsenal signs goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford after he played on loan last season
English Premier League runner-up Arsenal has signed goalkeeper David Raya on a long-term contract after he did well on loan from Brentford last seasonJULY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arsenal complete £30m David Raya signing! Gunners confirm permanent transfer of Brentford star as Mikel Arteta secures reigning Premier League Golden Glove winner | Goal.com US Arsenal have completed the signing of David Raya from Brentford after his successful loan spell at the club.
JULY 4 • GOAL.COM
Ivan Toney - Crucial assist as a sub Toney assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Slovakia.
Impact Toney assisted Harry Kane in extra time, winning a ball in the area and finding his captain in space. These were the first minutes the Brentford forward had seen this tournament.
JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE
Archie Gray: Leeds reject Brentford offer despite teenager undergoing medical with Chelsea and Tottenham ready to enter transfer race | Goal.com US Leeds United have rejected a £40m ($50m) offer for Archie Gray from Brentford, opening the door to interest from both Chelsea and Tottenham.
JUNE 30 • GOAL.COM
Chelsea beaten to the punch as Archie Gray undergoes medical at shock club Brentford ahead of £35m transfer from Leeds | Goal.com US Brentford look set to secure the signature of Leeds' Archie Gray as the 18-year-old set for medical to join the Bees ahead of Chelsea.
JUNE 29 • GOAL.COM
Thomas Strakosha - Concedes once in defeat Strakosha registered two saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-0 defeat against Spain.
Impact Strakosha was beaten once in the 13th minute of the match as Albania lost their final group match. The goalkeeper finished the match with only two saves, and he ended the tournament with five goals allowed while making 13 saves.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Toney provides update on his future after his Brentford boss Thomas Frank drops transfer hint on Euro 2024 punditry duty | Goal.com US Ivan Toney opened up about his future after Brentford manager Thomas Frank claimed that the club have found the striker's alternative.
JUNE 25 • GOAL.COM
Thomas Strakosha - Eight saves but concedes two Strakosha conceded two but made eight saves in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Croatia.
Impact Strakosha followed up his performance with three saves against Italy with a huge eight saves against Croatia. The keeper has only played in two Primier League games since joining Brentford in 2022 but was able to keep two clean sheets in the three qualifying games that he did play.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Strakosha - Concedes twice against Italy Strakosha made three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Italy.
Impact Strokosha was beaten by a close-range header and a tidy strike by Nicolo Barella and prevented Italy from running up the score with a few strong saves. He appeared just four times with Brentford last season, surrendering six goals. Albania will face Croatia on Thursday.
JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Toney insists he's focused on Brentford but admits he will be 'ready' for big transfer if offer arrives | Goal.com US Ivan Toney says he is "ready" for a big move if it comes his way but for now is focused on playing for England and then Brentford again.
JUNE 12 • GOAL.COM
Ethan Pinnock - Consistent presence on defense Pinnock made 28 starts and 29 appearances during the 2023/24 Premier League season, bagging two goals and adding 167 clearances.
Impact Pinnock was a regular starter when available, and the only time he wasn't available was a nine-game stretch between Feb. 17 and April 6 due to an ankle injury. Pinnock figures to remain a regular at the back for Brentford in the 2024/25 campaign even if the team strengthens the defensive depth.
JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Norgaard - Regular starter in 2023/24 Norgaard recorded 30 starts and 31 appearances during the 2023/24 Premier League season, bagging two goals and one assist while logging 2,513 minutes.
Impact Norgaard has recorded at least 30 starts in two of his three seasons in the Premier League, and the central midfield continues to play a prominent role in midfield for the Bees, even if he doesn't carry a lot of fantasy upside due to his defensive-minded role. Norgaard is expected to remain a regular in midfield for Brentford in 2024/25 as well.
JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE
Mikkel Damsgaard - Can't score in 2023/24 season Damsgaard didn't score a single goal and registered two assists across 23 appearances (seven starts) during the 2023/24 Premier League season.
Impact Damsgaard has completed two full seasons with Brentford but has yet to score a Premier League goal despite racking up 49 appearances and 16 starts. Given he mostly played off the bench, it's safe to say that won't change for the 2024/25 campaign, as his production hasn't been very good after signing from Sampdoria in the summer of 2022.
JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE
Mathias Jensen - Regular starter in midfield Jensen recorded three goals and three assists across 32 appearances (27 starts) during the 2023/24 Premier League season.
Impact Jensen was a regular presence in midfield for Brentford and logged more than 25 starts for the second consecutive campaign. He wasn't as productive as he was in 2022/23, when he finished with 11 goal contributions, but his role as a central midfielder doesn't figure to change in 2024/25.
JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE
Kristoffer Ajer - Makes 21 starts in 2023/24 Ajer recorded 21 starts and 28 appearances in the 2023/24 Premier League season, bagging two goals and one assist while adding 78 clearances.
Impact Ajer didn't make a single start between Dec. 2 and Feb. 10 in league play as he was working to recover due to a nagging foot injury, and he also dealt with calf problems, but he was part of the XI when healthy more often than not. Ajer remains under contract for the 2024/25 season and should be a regular for the Bees if his fitness levels allow him to.
JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE
Bryan Mbeumo - Scores nine times in 2023/24 Mbeumo finished the 2023/24 Premier League season with nine goals and six assists across 25 appearances (22 starts).
Impact Mbeumo posted the same scoring numbers from the previous campaign and two fewer assists, but he also played 13 fewer matches and only started 22 times, compared to the 36 starts he made in 2022/23. By all accounts, this season was another step in the right direction for the star winger, who's already being linked with a move away from the London-based club for the 2024/25 campaign.
JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE
Keane Lewis-Potter - Makes 15 starts in 2023/24 Lewis-Potter registered 30 appearances (15 starts) during the 2023/24 Premier League season, racking up three goals and one assist.
Impact Lewis-Potter was forced to take on a more significant role upfront due to the lack of depth Brentford had in their attacking line, with names such as Ivan Toney and Kevin Schade missing extended time throughout the campaign due to suspension and injury, respectively. Lewis-Potter has proven he can perform in the Premier League, but he is expected to have more of a backup role in 2024/25, especially if the Bees add a few players in the attack.
JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE
Frank Onyeka - Depth option in midfield Onyeka (undisclosed) registered 26 appearances (11 starts) for Brentford during the 2023/24 Premier League season, finishing with one goal, two assists, 37 tackles, 23 interception...
Impact Onyeka ended the 2023/24 season on the sidelines after missing the final two matches of the campaign with an undisclosed injury. Even when healthy, Onyeka was a depth option in midfield, and that role shouldn't change for the 2024/25 campaign.
JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE
