Brentford have concluded their summer 2026 transfer business with a record-breaking spend of over £100m, headlined by the £41m arrival of Mamadou Sangaré. Following the closure of the window, the club has shifted focus to retaining key talent, with Michael Kayode confirming on 22 September 2026 that he has agreed to a new contract extension despite interest from major European clubs. Head coach Keith Andrews also recently confirmed ongoing negotiations for a long-term deal with forward Kevin Schade.
- Michael Kayode Contract Renewal: Defender Michael Kayode confirmed on 22 September 2026 that he has reached an agreement to extend his contract with Brentford, ending speculation regarding a potential move to Juventus. Calendar file (.ics) Michael Kayode Contract Renewal Confirmed September 22, 2026
- Confirmed Signings (Summer 2026): Incomings include Mamadou Sangaré (£41m from Lens), El Hadji Malick Diouf (£35m from West Ham), Jaidon Anthony (£15m from Burnley), Jannik Schuster (£15m from RB Salzburg), and Callum Wilson (Free from West Ham).
- Confirmed Departures (Summer 2026): Outgoings include Frank Onyeka (£6m to Coventry City), Ethan Pinnock (£5m to Coventry City), Jordan Henderson (Free to Chelsea), and Ryan Trevitt (Free to Wigan Athletic).
- Loan Departures: Players sent on loan for the 2026/27 season include Jayden Meghoma (Portsmouth), Yunus Konak (Lincoln City), Matthew Cox (Barnet), and Romelle Donovan (Sheffield United).
- Kevin Schade Contract Negotiations: Head coach Keith Andrews confirmed on 14 September 2026 that the club is in active talks to secure a new long-term contract for Kevin Schade to ward off interest from Arsenal.