Exclusive: Brentford ‘Showing Early Interest’ in Signing ‘Amazing’ Midfielder
Brentford are contemplating whether to attempt to win the race to recruit Victor Froholdt after the Copenhagen star has worked his way onto the radar of influential figures at the Gtech Community Stadium when preparations have been made for the summer transfer window, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
The Bees showed plenty of ambition ahead of the campaign getting underway, with Igor Thiago becoming the most expensive acquisition in the west Londoners’ history thanks to completing a £30million switch from Club Brugge, and boss Thomas Frank wants to make further upgrades to his squad.
Although there are concerns that Bryan Mbeumo could head through the exit door in the coming months, thanks to Manchester United being among the sides showing interest, Brentford are eager to bring in reinforcements ahead of a campaign where they may be involved in a European competition.
Bees Consider Making Move to Land Froholdt
West Londoners have been alerted to teenager’s development
Brentford are showing early interest in signing Froholdt, according to GMS sources, after the capital club have been searching across Europe for emerging talent capable of taking their game to the next level if handed the opportunity to embark on a fresh challenge in the Premier League.
The central midfielder was watched by the likes of Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Monaco, Atalanta, Real Sociedad, Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Monchengladbach, Bologna and Bournemouth when Copenhagen went head-to-head with FC Midtjylland last month, but the Bees are also circling.
GMS sources have been informed that Brentford are keen to land Froholdt for Frank when the transfer window reopens, having seen the teenager shine in his current surroundings this season, and he is being viewed as an intriguing option as he is also capable of being deployed on the right flank.
The one-cap Denmark international still has three years remaining on his contract, which is threatening to complicate matters for the west Londoners’ recruitment department, but there remains a serious possibility that he will be lured away from his homeland ahead of the 2025/26 campaign getting underway.
Brentford have been alerted to Froholdt’s progress in a Copenhagen shirt this term, GMS sources have learned, and they have refused to rule out the possibility of handing him the chance to link up with fellow countrymen Mikkel Damsgaard, Christian Norgaard, Mathias Jensen in the middle of the park.
Frank May Face Competition to Land Froholdt
Domestic counterparts among sides keen on deal for Dane
GMS sources have been told that Brentford are in danger of facing stiff competition for Froholdt’s signature as West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion have been sending scouts to run the rule over him, while Leicester City and Southampton remain interested despite being relegated from the Premier League.
The promise shown by the 19-year-old has resulted in him being described as ‘amazing’ and gaining an increasing number of admirers as the summer transfer window edges closer, but the Bees are mulling over whether to steal a march and test Copenhagen’s resolve by lodging an offer.
Brentford are impressed with the way Froholdt has asserted himself in senior action, GMS sources understand, and he is being seen by key decision-makers at the Gtech Community Stadium as an up-and-coming talent who can be developed into a force in the Premier League if given the chance.
Frank could have his summer budget increased in the coming weeks as GMS sources recently revealed that Mbeumo is high on Manchester United’s shortlist, but the Danish tactician is also eager to make additions to his current squad after challenging for European qualification as the season nears its climax.
