Brentford’s transfer policy over recent times has been impressive and other clubs will no doubt follow their lead over the next few years. The Bees have an ability to recruit top young players with the view to potentially selling them on in the future.
Attacker Kevin Schade has become their latest arrival from Freiburg and they will be hoping he can adapt to life in the Premier League as quick as possible. The 21-year-old has scored five goals in 29 games in the Bundesliga so far in his career.
Brentford are currently 9th in the table after picking up 26 points from their opening 18 games so far this term and beat Liverpool 3-1 in their last league outing. They have a chance to bring in more players before the transfer window ends at the end of the month. Here is a look at four players they are likely to sign and six who they probably won’t....
5. Mike Maignan, AC Milan
Frank doesn’t need another goalkeeper if David Raya, Thomas Strakosha and Matthew Cox all stay this winter. | Getty Images
6. UNLIKELY: Viktor Gyokeres, Coventry
There is a lot of competition for his signature with a whole host of clubs linked, including Wolves, Crystal Palace and Leeds United. | Getty Images
7. UNLIKELY: Jerry Yates, Blackpool
Talk of him moving to the Gtech Community Stadium has gone quiet recently. Photo: Shaun Botterill
8. UNLIKELY: Jhon Duran, Chicago Fire
He has been linked with a move from MLS but Fulham were also credited with an interest and at the age of 19, could he step up for Toney if needed? | Getty Images