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Igor Thiago has become one of the notable names of the winter transfer window. His strong performances for Brentford have put him firmly on the radar of the Premier League giants.
Sources close to the player’s situation informed Caught Offside that Tottenham, Newcastle and Aston Villa are all showing ‘serious interest’, while clubs from Serie A and La Liga are also keeping tabs on the Brazilian striker.
Thiago has 12 goals in 16 matches this season.
Brentford set asking price for Igor Thiago
Brentford’s position is clear and the club have set a price tag of up to €70m, with some reports even mentioning £70m. That figure makes a decision in January difficult, especially given Thiago’s contract until 2029. Brentford are reluctant to lose such a key player midway through the season.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery sees Thiago as a long-term alternative to Ollie Watkins and could push for a bid in the region of €50-57 million. Tottenham have explored a loan deal, but Brentford are not open to it. Newcastle, who signed Yoane Wissa from Brentford in the summer but have yet to see him play due to injury, see Thiago as the ideal signing to strengthen their attack.
Given Brentford’s position, a big move in January seems unlikely. However, some exciting deals are expected to arrive this summer. For Thiago, the priority remains to play regularly and perform well to secure his place in the Brazilian team for the next World Cup.
Tottenham decision could tempt Thiago
He will be looking to compete at a high level and join a big club. The move to Tottenham would likely be more attractive to him than the other two clubs. Tottenham have an exciting project and recently won the UEFA Europa League. A quality striker could make a huge difference to them in the final third, and the move would be ideal for all parties.
It will be interesting to see if they are willing to pay the asking price this summer.
