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Transfers

Fabrizio Romano says Brentford now closing in on Tottenham and Liverpool defensive target

Giuseppe Labellarte
Giuseppe Labellarte

Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool have been linked with a host of defenders during the January transfer window.

For instance, TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey recently confirmed that Tottenham have set their sights on Milan Skriniar andꦓ David Hanc🐓ko.

Meanwhile, Liverpool have been linked with Antonee Robinson, while Milos Kerkez is also said to be🉐 on the Anf🔯ield radar, as is Patrick Dorgu.

However, one player linked with both Tottenham and Liverpool is now reportedly closing in on a move to Premier Leagꩲue rivals Brentford.

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Fabrizio Rꦫomano has taken to X to say Brentford are now closing in on a move for Fiorentina right-back Michael Kayode.

Romano added ꦦthat negotiations are at the final stages after Kayode gave the green light to the Bees, with key details now being clarified in club talks.

have reporte🎃d that Tottenham and Liverpool have been monitoring Kayode, but they also said he’s in talks with Brentford.

The report added that🥃 the Italy Under-21 international is likely to cost around €17mil🌜lion (£14.4million).

Aston Villa have also been linked with Kayode in recent months.

What Kayode could bring to the Premier League

Although the race is 𓆉not fully over, it looks as though Brentford are set to win ahead of the likes of Spurs and Liverpool, barring a late twist.

At just 20 years of age, Kayode has his whole career ah🍰ead of him, and he has all the tools required to become a full-back of the highest level.

Kayode spent time in th𒈔e Juventus academy before spending time at Gozzano and then joining Fiorentina in 2021.

He has come through the Fiorentina ranks and has made 49 senior appearances to date for the Viola, as well as winning four caps for Italy’s Under-21s𒈔.

Football Talent Scout’s Ja🔯👍cek Kulig compared him to Denzel Dumfries and deemed him a “complete full-back”.

His strengt🍒hs in﷽clude pace, tackling, physicality, bravery, consistency and determination, added Kulig.

Meanwhile, scouting outlet Breaking the Lines likened Kayode to Kyle Walker last year.

“Most of the time, Kayode’s positioning iꦇs intelligent, but when he jumps out too quickly, he can get ca𝐆ught in behind,” they wrote.

“Luckily, his top recovery pa🎐ce and athleticism give him an extra tool up his sleeve 🔯to stop counters, similar to City right-back Kyle Walker.”