The summer window is barely cooling down and already the cogs are turning for the next move. GoalZaza understands that Brentford have opened formal di...
The summer window is barely cooling down and already the cogs are turning for the next move. GoalZaza understands that Brentford have opened formal discussions with Burnley regarding the signature of forward Jaidon Anthony. It is a deal that speaks volumes about Thomas Frank's tactical blueprint and the sort of player profile he values so highly.Anthony is a fascinating case. At Burnley he was part of a squad that ultimately failed to stay afloat in the Premier League but he demonstrated flashes of the direct running and willingness to carry the ball that made him such an asset at Bournemouth. The Cherries let him go when they felt his ceiling had been reached but the Bees are a club that specialises in unlocking that extra ten per cent. They have the structures and the coaching to make a player like Anthony not just a rotation option but a proper contributor.Let's be honest. Brentford do not sign players for the sake of signing them. Every move is calculated. Anthony offers something they have lacked at times: genuine pace in wide areas and the ability to stretch a low block. When Ivan Toney pulls defenders one way and Bryan Mbeumo cuts inside from the right, having a left sided runner who can get to the byline and deliver with accuracy becomes a serious weapon. It is about balance. It is about fitting a specific piece into a very well oiled machine.Burnley will drive a hard bargain of course. They paid a fee for Anthony and will want to recoup that investment. But Brentford have shown time and again that they are patient negotiators and they rarely overpay. If this one gets done it could be a move that looks smart by Christmas. If it stalls there will be other names on the list. That is the Brentford way. They never put all their eggs in one basket.
