Fiorentina defender Michael Kayode is currently on loan at Brentford, and the 20-year-old full-back has done quite well for them.
According to TBR Football, Tottenham were keeping tabs on the player’s development, but it seems that they will miss out on his signature. The report claims that Brentford have an option to sign him permanently for a fee of around £14 million, and they are ready to get the deal done.
Michael Kayode to join Brentford permanently
The Italian defender will be playing in London next season if things go according to plan, but he is not heading to Tottenham.
Tottenham could have used more depth in that area of the pitch, especially with Pedro Porro linked with an exit. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham decide to sell the Spanish defender in the summer. He has been a key player for them, and his departure would weaken the squad.
Meanwhile, Kayode is highly talented with a bright future, and Tottenham will certainly be disappointed to miss out on him. However, it is unlikely to make a huge difference for them if they can hold on to Porro beyond this season.
Tottenham must keep their best players
Tottenham have had a disappointing season, and they will look to bounce back strongly. They must hold on to their best players this summer. The 25-year-old Spanish defender has been exceptional in the Premier League, and it is no surprise that top clubs are keen on him. However, Tottenham cannot afford to let him move on.
Cristian Romero has been linked with an exit from the club as well, and they cannot afford to lose two of their key players in one window. As for Kayode, he will look to establish himself as a key player for Brentford next season
Analysis: How Schade can make the difference in Brentford’s European push
Adrian Clarke assesses the German’s role as the Bees continue to chase a record-high finish and their first-ever place in Europe
That would be a tremendous achievement for Thomas Frank and his players, who have once again made positive strides this season.
An eighth-place finish in the Premier League could be rewarded with entry into Europe next season too.
If Manchester City win the FA Cup while also qualifying for Europe through their league position, and EFL Cup winners Newcastle United also qualify through their league position, the two European places given to the domestic trophy winners will be passed down the league table.
Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa get most of the attention when people discuss Brentford’s impressive firepower, but the contributions of fellow forward Kevin Schade should not be underestimated.
The German, who largely plays off the left but can also occupy a striker’s role when needed, has scored 11 Premier League goals in 2024/25.
The value of those strikes add up to an extra 11 points earned for Frank’s side.
Netting four times across his last three appearances, the 23-year-old could not be in better form ahead of this crunch derby match too.
Schade’s threat in the air will certainly give Fulham headaches.
He leapt highest at a corner to score against Ipswich Town last weekend, and in the previous match, he scored a headed brace at home to Manchester Unite
