Report: Chelsea among clubs to enquire about 24 goal attacker, asking price around £80m
Chelsea are among four clubs that have enquired about Brentford striker Igor Thiago, who has scored 24 goals in 36 appearances this season. Brentford are prepared to set a sale price of around £80 million for the 24-year-old attacker. Other interested clubs include Atlético de Madrid, Juventus, and Milan, though an Italian move is considered less likely.
- ▪Chelsea have made an enquiry for Brentford striker Igor Thiago.
- ▪Thiago has scored 24 goals in 36 appearances this season, with 21 in the Premier League.
- ▪Brentford have set an asking price of around £80 million for Thiago.
- ▪Atlético de Madrid, Juventus, and Milan are also among the clubs that have enquired about the player.
- ▪An Italian transfer is seen as less likely due to clubs' reluctance to meet Brentford's asking price.
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