Brentford weigh tweaks at Man City as Igor Thiago leads the line
Brentford weigh changes at Man City. Schade may make way for Lewis-Potter, with Hickey or Henry at left-back if fit. Janelt and Dasilva return to contend in midfield. Igor Thiago set to lead the line.
City will make a late call on Rodri’s fitness. Haaland, with four in six vs Brentford, is expected to start, with Doku on the left and Semenyo on the right, and Cherki central. Dias and Gvardiol remain out, while Khusanov and Guehi are expected to partner in defence.
Leeds are considering a move to hijack Brentford’s advanced talks over a £17m deal for Salzburg’s 19-year-old centre-back Jannik Schuster, with West Ham and Brighton also monitoring.
AC Milan eye Igor Thiago but Brentford want over €60m, possibly €70m, after his 22-goal season. The 24-year-old is deemed a ‘difficult target’ given the fee.
If Aston Villa win the Europa League and finish fifth, sixth place in the Premier League would qualify for the Champions League. That could benefit Brentford, with various final-day permutations outlined, including their trip to Liverpool potentially shaping that scenario.
Michael Kayode says training is ‘much tougher in Italy’ and Brentford let players rest more, aiding higher tempo on matchdays. The right-back enjoys life at the Bees after leaving Juventus and Fiorentina.
