Igor Thiago is reportedly attracting interest from Atletico Madrid, Chelsea and Juventus, but Brentford are said to want around €90million.
According to RTI Esporte, the Atletico, Chelsea and Juventus have made enquiries about the Brazilian forward’s situation, although there is not yet understood to be a formal proposal. Brentford are not ruling out a future sale, but the report claims the club would want a major fee to consider letting him leave.
Thiago has become one of Brentford’s most important players this season, with his goals keeping Keith Andrews’ side in the European conversation. The 24-year-old has scored 22 Premier League goals and sits second in the Golden Boot race, three behind Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.
That level of output was always likely to draw attention. Brentford have built a strong reputation for identifying players before they reach their peak, giving them a platform, and then making clear decisions when the market moves. The reported valuation reflects both Thiago’s form and the importance of his role in the team.
The interest from Atletico, Chelsea and Juventus also points to the range of clubs looking at his profile. Atletico are said to view him as a physical attacking option, Chelsea are monitoring him as part of their wider squad planning, while Juventus are credited with interest as they assess forwards with room for further development.
From a Brentford perspective, there is no need to rush. Thiago’s value has risen sharply, and RTI Esporte report that the club may prefer to wait until after the World Cup before entering serious negotiations, with the forward considered among the players in contention for Brazil’s squad.
That timing could matter. A strong tournament would only strengthen Brentford’s hand, but waiting also brings risk if concrete offers arrive earlier in the window. For now, the key point is control. Brentford appear to have placed a high price on a player who has become central to Andrews’ side.
Thiago’s rise has been one of the stories of Brentford’s season. His penalty-box movement, aerial threat and finishing have given the team a reliable attacking focal point at a time where the Bees needed it. Having lost both Mbuemo and Wissa in the summer transfer window.
There is no indication that a move is close, and Brentford’s reported asking price is designed to reflect that. But with major European clubs now credited with interest, Thiago’s future is likely to become one of the club’s key summer storylines.
For Brentford, the situation is familiar territory. They have sold well before, but only on their terms. If a club wants Thiago, it appears they will have to pay at a level that reflects his importance, his age and the season he is producing.