Brentford to complete first transfer ‘this week’ as Frank provides update

Brentford have a big few weeks ahead as they look to bolster their ranks ahead of next season.

The Bees enjoyed a successful past campaign in the Premier League and will be eager to build on it.

They are yet to make a signing this summer and are carefully plotting their next additions.

In terms of pre-season plans, the London club are in action this weekend against National League side Boreham Wood before clashes against Stuttgart, Wolfsburg, Brighton and Hove Albion and Real Betis.

Here is a look at all the latest news coming out of the Brentford Community Stadium at the moment.

Hickey deal close

Brentford are close to luring Aaron Hickey back to the UK from Italian side Bologna.

The Scotland international has been playing abroad since 2020 after rising up through the academy ranks at Celtic and then Hearts.

According to reporter Fabrizio Romano (see tweet below), Frank’s men will secure the deal this week.

Frank provides latest on transfer plans

The Bees’ boss was spotted at the British Grand Prix over the weekend at Silverstone.

Speaking at the event to Sky Sports, he was tight-lipped on the club’s transfer plans but confirms they are in the hunt for acquisitions.

He said: “Every season in the Premier League is unbelievably tough. We will do our very best to attack like we did last year. I think if we can perform like we did last year and try and add extra layers, hopefully get a few players in then I can’t see why we couldn’t perform as well as last year.”

One eye on the future

Brentford are keeping one eye on the future as they make some additions to their B team.

Neil McFarlane’s side have brought in young pair Max Dickov and Max Wilcox ahead of next term.

Their current young stars Matthew Cox and Daniel Oyegoke helped England U19s win theEuropean Championship last week.