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...
5. Danny Ings, Aston Villa
He would add more experience into Brentford’s side ahead of the second-half of the season. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Ben Brereton Diaz, Blackburn Rovers
The Chile international, who can also play on the left, is out of contract in June. | Getty Images
7. Omar Marmoush, Wolfsburg
The 23-year-old has been linked with the Bees in the past and is someone whose name could remerge this winter. | Getty Images
8. Elijah Adebayo, Luton Town
He fired 17 goals in all competitions last season and although he only has three to his name in this campaign, Thomas Frank should keep tabs on him. Photo: Liam Smith