Brentford transfer deal close and Serie A man on radar

Brentford are being patient in the transfer window at the moment as the club prepares for their second season in the Premier League.

The Bees finished in an impressive 13th position last term and will be eager to build on that next time around.

In terms of transfers, the London outfit are yet to make an addition as they carefully plot potential signings to boost their ranks.

Players have left the club over recent times though with Julian Jeanvier and Zanka being released and Álvaro Fernández and Jonas Lössl returning to their parent clubs after loan spells.

Closing in on Championship starlet

Brentford are closing in on a deal to sign winger Keane Lewis-Potter from Hull City.

The youngster has burst into the Tigers’ first-team over the past couple of years and is now set for a big Premier League move.

Sky Sports (live transfer blog, 01.07.22, 10.42) claim the Bees will be forking out an initial fee of £16million for his signature in a deal that could rise to £20million.

Serie A man on radar

The Bees also want Bologna ace Aaron Hickey as they look to strengthen their options in defence.

He has been playing in Italy since 2020 after making the move over to Serie A from Hearts. The former Celtic youth player has made 48 appearances in all competitions for his current club over the past two years but could be heading out the exit door soon.

Sky Sports claim Frank’s side want him as well as Lewis-Potter and have named him as a ‘top’ target.

Everton want key man

Everton are the latest club to be credited with an interest in landing Christian Eriksen.

The Denmark ace was a hit with Brentford during the second-half of this past season but is now out of contract.

He has a big decision to make on his next move as a free agent and i news Toffees are keen to lure him to Merseyside as they prepare for their first full campaign under the guidance of Frank Lampard.