The west London rumour mill has been churning for days, and now the picture is sharpening into focus. GoalZaza understands that Brentford are on the v...
The west London rumour mill has been churning for days, and now the picture is sharpening into focus. GoalZaza understands that Brentford are on the verge of securing a deal for Burnley's Jaidon Anthony, with a package worth an initial £15 million, potentially rising to £17 million through add ons. This is a move that has the hallmarks of a Thomas Frank masterstroke. Let's be honest, Anthony's season at Turf Moor was a mixed bag. He showed flashes of the direct running and clever ball retention that made him a standout at Bournemouth, but consistency in a struggling side is a difficult trick to pull off. Yet that is precisely why this feels like such a clever piece of business. Brentford are not buying the finished article; they are buying a player with a high ceiling, one who fits their system like a glove. His ability to operate across the front line, pulling defenders out of position and driving into the channels, offers the sort of tactical flexibility that Frank craves. You have to wonder what Vincent Kompany makes of this, truly. Burnley are in a period of transition themselves, and losing a homegrown talent who still has his best years ahead of him is a tough one to swallow. For the Brentford faithful, however, this is a signal of intent. They are not just treading water in the Premier League; they are actively sharpening their attacking options. Anthony's best work comes in transitional play, when the game opens up and he can run at tired legs. Pair that with the physical presence of Ivan Toney when he returns, and you suddenly have a frontline that can hurt you in multiple ways. The Bees are buzzing, and this capture could be the sting in the tail for many a Premier League defence next season.
