Brentford Team News - Soccer

New Brentford forward Wilson relishing Thiago link-up and eyeing 100 Premier League goals Brentford have added Callum Wilson to their striking options, with the 34-year-old joining on a free transfer from West Ham.

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Callum Wilson - Joins Brentford Wilson signed a one-year contract with Brentford on a free transfer following his departure from West Ham United, the club announced.

Impact Wilson arrives in west London after scoring seven goals and providing one assist in 35 appearances across all competitions for West Ham during the 2025-26 campaign. The veteran striker brings a wealth of Premier League experience, having previously enjoyed productive spells with Bournemouth and Newcastle, where he established himself as one of the league's most reliable goalscorers. The 34-year-old has also earned nine caps for England and will add valuable depth, leadership and finishing ability to Brentford's attacking group heading into the new season.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Henderson - Undergoes successful surgery Henderson underwent surgery after breaking his forearm while celebrating England's 3-2 win over Mexico, ruling him out for the remainder of the World Cup, according to Blick.

Impact Henderson had featured for just six minutes at the tournament prior to the injury, appearing in the group stage win over Panama, and his freak celebration injury now removes an experienced option from England's midfield rotation for the knockout rounds. It remains unclear whether he will travel with the squad to Miami for the quarterfinal against Norway, though his involvement for the rest of the tournament is over regardless. His recovery timeline is expected to extend well beyond the World Cup given the surgical procedure required.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaidon Anthony - Joins Brentford Anthony completed a permanent transfer to Brentford from Burnley and signed a four-year contract with a club option for an additional season, the club announced.

Impact Anthony arrives after a productive 2025-26 Premier League campaign in which he recorded eight goals and four assists while appearing in all but one league match. The 26-year-old winger has established himself as a reliable top-flight performer following successful spells with Bournemouth and Burnley, where he played a key role in promotion before carrying that form into the Premier League. Known for his direct running, work rate and ability to contribute in the final third, Anthony adds proven experience and depth to Brentford's attacking options heading into the new season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Henderson - Wrist surgery ends tournament Henderson (wrist) was ruled out for the remainder of the World Cup after requiring surgery on a wrist injury suffered during Sunday's 3-2 win over Mexico, according to TheAthletic.

Impact Henderson's tournament came to an unfortunate end following a freak injury sustained during post-match celebrations after England's round-of-16 victory. The midfielder was stretchered off and taken to a hospital in Mexico City after landing awkwardly, and he subsequently did not return with the squad to its training base. His absence removes an experienced option from the midfield rotation ahead of the knockout rounds. Henderson had featured as a veteran presence throughout the competition and now faces a recovery period that will extend beyond the World Cup.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Henderson - Suffers wrist injury Henderson (wrist) was taken to hospital after slipping while vaulting over pitchside advertising boards during England's post-match celebrations following the 3-2 round of 16 victo...

Impact Henderson had featured only once during England's five World Cup matches, coming off the bench in the 2-0 group stage win over Panama, and will now be assessed to determine the severity of the injury and whether he can continue at the tournament. England advance to the quarter-finals where they will face Norway in Miami next Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Active in win over Brazil Ajer recorded one tackle (one won), five clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Brazil.

Impact Ajer was heavily involved in passing play, helping his side dominate possession against tough opposition in the second knockout round of the 2026 World Cup. While the five clearances were his lowest count in his four matches played so far, he remains the team's leader with an average of 8.0 clearances per contest. He'll aim to contribute through his usual passes and defensive stats in future clashes.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Kayode - Signs contract extension until 2032 Kayode has signed a new long-term contract with Brentford until summer 2032 with a club option for a further year, the club announced.

Impact Kayode made 56 appearances across all competitions since joining from Fiorentina on loan in January 2025 before the transfer was made permanent, missing just one Premier League match last season as Brentford secured a ninth-placed finish while earning a nomination for the Premier League Young Player of the Season award. Kayode scored his first Brentford goal in a header against Wolves in March and featured seven further times in cup competitions throughout the campaign, with head coach Keith Andrews praising his development, enthusiasm and the impressive evolution he has shown since arriving at the club from Fiorentina, where he had previously made 49 appearances including a run to the Conference League final in 2024.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Busy defensively Ajer recorded three tackles (two won) and 13 clearances in Tuesday's 2-1 victory versus Cote D'ivoire.

Impact Ajer had everything to do defensively throughout Tuesday's win. The defender was busy throughout the match and recorded a match-high 13 clearances. He's always an active part of the defense and with the style Norway play, where they invite pressure at times, he has the chance to tally some impressive contributions.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Hickey - Included on bench Hickey (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash with Brazil.

Impact Hickey was a doubt coming into Wednesday's match, but evidently he was able to get fit enough for a role on the bench. The defender might not be fit enough to actually play, but it's a good sign that he was deemed available for the bench. Nathan Patterson is in line for the start at right-back once more.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Hickey - Doubtful for Brazil clash Hickey (undisclosed) was forced to withdraw from Friday's defeat to Morocco due to injury and has been absent from training in North Carolina this week, leaving him doubtful for th...

Impact Hickey's potential absence is a notable blow for Scotland heading into what could be a qualification-defining fixture, with a win against Brazil confirming their place in the knockout rounds. No further details have been provided on the nature of the issue, leaving his availability uncertain heading into the group stage finale. Scotland currently occupy one of the eight qualifying third-place spots, making the Brazil fixture a pivotal moment in their World Cup campaign regardless of the result.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Puts up decent numbers versus Senegal Ajer won two of two tackles and had six clearances, one interception and one block in Monday's 3-2 victory versus Senegal.

Impact Ajer racked up clearances for the second tilt in a row, but the Norway defense was wobbly in the second half and gave up two avoidable goals, and he wasn't great in those instances. He almost scored early thanks to a header. He has tallied at least six clearances, amassing 14, one tackle, totaling three (two won), one interception and one block in the first two matches.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Solid defensively in win Ajer had one cross (one accurate) and one tackle in Tuesday's 4-1 victory versus Iraq.

Impact Ajer put in a strong defensive display against an Iraqi side that proved dangerous at times, leading the team in clearances with eight while adding one interception, one tackle and one blocked shot. The center back also had a hand in the fourth goal, with his only cross of the night finding Erling Haaland, whose header forced the own goal.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Hickey - Strong defensive display in 1-0 Hickey registered one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Haiti. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.

Impact Hickey was a key part in Scotland's 1-0 win over Haiti as they opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win. He created two chances in the game, but was unable to create an assist. He put pressure on Haiti with his runs up the field and drew four fouls. Hickey started the tournament with a yellow card for the two fouls that he conceded.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Igor Thiago - Takes two shots in debut Igor Thiago registered two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Morocco.

Impact A surprise addition in the starting lineup for Brazil's debut, Igor Thiago co-led them in shots among four other players, but missed an open header when the game was still tied 0-0. The forward also made two tackles to help on defense before subbing off in the 62nd minute. He is coming from a 22-goal season for Brentford, the second-best scorer in the Premier League, behind Erling Haaland.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Representing Norway Ajer is expected to be a starting defender for Norway at the 2026 World Cup.

Impact Ajer is heading to the World Cup with Norway and is set for a prominent role in the defense, likely as a starting center-back. He will be partnered up with Torbjorn Heggem, and they will have a tall task in the group stages, having to face Senegal and France. That said, the defensive record could be rough through the group stages, although with a powerful attack, they could score enough to advance. He will still need to be at his best if they want to qualify, recording four clean sheets in his 20 starts (27 appearances) with Brentford during the league season.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Agrees to extension with Brentford Jensen will remain at Brentford through the end of the 2026-27 campaign after the club triggered the option in his contract, the club announced.

Impact Jensen delivered one of his finest individual seasons to date, making 42 appearances and contributing five goals and three assists, with his long-range strike in a 3-1 victory against Manchester United named the club's Goal of the Season. The 30-year-old Danish international surpassed 250 appearances in all competitions for the club last term, with his overall record now standing at 17 goals and 32 assists in 275 outings since joining from Celta Vigo in July 2019. Coach Keith Andrews described him as huge both on and off the pitch, praising his understanding of the club's culture and the consistently high level of his performances throughout the season.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Henry - Signs extension with Brentford Henry signed a one-year contract extension with Brentford through the end of the 2026-27 season, the club announced.

Impact Henry is now entering his 11th season in west London having joined from Walsall in August 2016, making 239 appearances for the club including 30 last season. The full-back reached the milestone of 100 Premier League appearances in January's home fixture against Nottingham Forest and made his international debut for Jamaica in a World Cup qualifier against Trinidad and Tobago in November. A knee injury sustained at Bournemouth cut short what had been a strong run of form, and coach Keith Andrews highlighted the importance of a productive offseason and pre-season to get him back to his best for the start of next campaign.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Da Silva - Extends contract with Brentford Dasilva had his contract option exercised by Brentford, extending his stay at the club through the end of the 2026-27 campaign, the club announced.

Impact Dasilva returned to competitive action in April after 822 days away from first-team football, featuring in a 3-0 win against West Ham before making his 50th Premier League appearance in the final home fixture of the season against Crystal Palace. The Arsenal youth product joined Brentford in August 2018 and has made 157 appearances across all competitions, contributing 22 goals and 12 assists. Coach Keith Andrews expressed his delight at keeping the midfielder, noting the emotional significance of his return and outlining plans for a full pre-season to build him up for a starting role next campaign.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gustavo Nunes - Heading back from Swansea loan Nunes has returned to Brentford following the conclusion of his loan spell at Swansea City, the club announced.

Impact Nunes had been sent to the Championship after struggling to earn consistent playing time at Brentford, with the loan at Swansea designed to give the playmaker the regular minutes needed to develop his game. He returns to the Bees in time for the 2026/27 preseason with the opportunity to push for a genuine first team role, and the club will assess his progress from the Swansea stint before finalising their plans for the upcoming campaign.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Meghoma - Back from Rangers loan Meghoma has returned to Brentford following the conclusion of his loan spell at Rangers, the club announced.

Impact Meghoma had been sent to Scotland after a previous loan stint at Preston North End, continuing his development away from the Bees without yet establishing a clear first team role. His return gives Brentford another opportunity to evaluate his progress, though a further loan or permanent departure could be on the cards if he is unable to force his way into the plans for the 2026/27 season.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Yunus Emre Konak - Returns from Oxford United loan Konak has returned to Brentford following the conclusion of his loan spell at Oxford United, the club announced.

Impact Konak had been sent to the Championship after making just one appearance for Brentford across all competitions, with the loan designed to give him regular playing time and a clearer pathway back to the first team. The club will assess how he developed during his time at Oxford before making decisions on his role heading into the 2026/27 campaign.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kim Ji-soo - Back from Kaiserslautern loan Kim has returned to Brentford following the conclusion of his loan spell at Kaiserslautern, the club announced.

Impact Kim had been sent to the German second division after making only limited appearances for Brentford, with the club hoping the experience in Germany would help him develop. With two years remaining on his contract, the upcoming preseason will be an important period for him to prove he has a future at the Bees or potentially find a permanent move elsewhere.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Arthur - Returns from Celtic loan Arthur has returned to Brentford following the conclusion of his loan spell at Celtic, the club announced.

Impact Arthur had been sent to Scotland to gain regular playing time after being limited to cup appearances for the Bees without making his Premier League debut. His return gives Brentford the opportunity to assess his development before deciding whether he has a role to play in the first team setup or requires another loan move heading into the 2026/27 campaign.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Salah posts final 'longest night of my life' message as he bids farewell to Liverpool

Mohamed Salah has officially said his goodbyes to the Anfield faithful, bringing the curtain down on one of the most decorated individual er...

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Mohamed Salah posts final 'longest night of my life' message as he bids farewell to Liverpool