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Spurs, Newcastle and Aston Villa Show Serious Interest in Brentford’s Igor Thiago

Brentford’s £70m valuation plus a contract through 2029 makes a January transfer unlikely.

Overview

  • Multiple reports say Tottenham, Newcastle and Aston Villa are pursuing the in-form Brazilian striker, with clubs in Spain and Italy also monitoring him.
  • Brentford have set an asking price of about €70m/£70m after Thiago’s return of 12 goals in 16 matches this season, according to ESPN Brazil and others.
  • The club is not open to a loan and is reluctant to sell mid-season, making a winter deal improbable and shifting focus to the summer window.
  • Tottenham have explored a loan structure, and Aston Villa are linked with interest in the €50–57m range as a potential long-term alternative to Ollie Watkins, per reports.
  • Thiago is prioritizing regular playing time to strengthen his Brazil World Cup case, a factor expected to influence timing and destination of any move.