Brentford are doing everything possible to keep their star man from leaving, according to reports from two hours ago. After sitting just behind Erling Haaland in the Premier League scoring charts this season, it\u2019s no shock that the Brazilian has become one of the most sought-after forwards ahead of the January window.<\/p>\n
Football Insider sources reveal that Newcastle, Tottenham and Aston Villa are all interested in signing Thiago.<\/p>\n
Aston Villa may hold a slight advantage. Former Everton and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider that Villa could even offer a swap deal for Thiago as they navigate PSR pressures.<\/p>\n
Newcastle cooling interest as Spurs and Villa keep monitoring
\nOn the latest Inside Track podcast, it was revealed that Newcastle might back out of the chase. With Yoane Wissa close to returning, Eddie Howe could soon have two strong attacking options, reducing the urgency to pursue Thiago.<\/p>\n
Brentford, however, still expect firm approaches from Tottenham and Aston Villa, both of whom lack a prolific finisher this season.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the podcast, it was explained:
\n\u201cSigning a striker isn\u2019t a major priority for Newcastle right now. But Thiago\u2019s form means every club is paying attention. He\u2019s under contract until 2029, so Brentford have no pressure to sell. They also made significant money in the summer from the departures of Bryan Mbuemo, Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard, so Keith Andrews will be trying everything to keep him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Brentford hoping Spurs keep Richarlison to reduce chances of losing Thiago
\nClubs hoping to bid for Thiago may need to sell forwards first to raise funds. Football Insider reports that Saudi and Brazilian sides are interested in Richarlison, who could be the key outgoing that helps Tottenham afford Brentford\u2019s No. 9.<\/p>\n
His sale would generate a significant fee that Spurs could reinvest in Thiago to finally address their goalscoring problems.<\/p>\n
However, with Richarlison\u2019s inconsistent form at Tottenham, it appears unlikely he will be moved on in January, as his mixed performances may put off potential buyers.l<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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