Overview
- Igor Thiago drew a public endorsement from former England boss Sam Allardyce, who told Manchester United to “look no further” for a summer striker target.
- Thiago has 24 goals in all competitions this season, with 21 in the Premier League, and only Erling Haaland has scored more in the league.
- Reports link the Brentford forward to Chelsea and Liverpool, yet coverage says there are no concrete bids or advanced talks at this stage.
- Goal.com reports United still plan to prioritize central midfield signings, with Casemiro due to leave at season’s end and two additions targeted for that area.
- Thiago joined Brentford from Club Brugge for about £30m, missed much of last season through injury, and has since driven Brentford’s push toward Europe under his current form.