10 strikers Brentford should target this month including Sunderland, Coventry City and Aston Villa trio - gallery
A look ahead to the January transfer window at Brentford
Brentford are sweating over the status of key striker Ivan Toney after their top scorer went off with a knee injury in their game against West Ham this weekend. The Bees ended up winning 2-0 at the London Stadium.
The London club will need to bring in a new forward this month to give them more competition and depth up top. They have the chance to now with the January transfer window open.
Brentford have enjoyed the first few months of this season and find themselves in 10th place after picking up 23 points from their opening 17 games. They are only five points away from 5th place Liverpool at the moment.
Thomas Frank’s side have been linked with a few names over recent times and need to decide which target to prioritise. Here is a look at 10 strikers they should look at luring to the Gtech Community Stadium...
1. Ross Stewart, Sunderland
He is a man in-demand this month and has scored 37 goals in 76 games for Sunderland to date.
2. Viktor Gyokeres, Coventry
The Sweden international has found the net 12 times so far this term.
3. Haji Wright, Antalyspor
The 24-year-old, who was at the World Cup with USA, has scored nine goals in 12 games for Antalyaspor this season.
4. Terem Moffi, FC Lorient
He has been on fire in Ligue 1 so far in this campaign, firing in 10 goals in 15 matches.