Serie A
Liverpool among clubs monitoring Italian right-back Michael Kayode
In the silence of Brentford's stadium, Michael Kayode lifts his head after scoring for the Italian national team, a gesture that immediately sparked interest from several European clubs.
Performances with the national team push the value up
Kayode's recent appearances for the Italian national team have considerably increased his valuation. The right-back, former Fiorentina player and now a starter for Brentford, has found important playing time in the Azzurri and has also made his mark with a goal.
This growth has attracted the attention of the Premier League, where several clubs have begun to monitor his situation with great interest.
The market heats up: Liverpool and other clubs on the trail
According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool has placed Kayode among its priorities to strengthen the right flank, seeing him as a possible solution to increase options on the wing.
It's not only Liverpool: Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle are closely following the player's development, attracted by his physical attributes, his drive, and his versatility.
Even in Serie A, Juventus and other top clubs are monitoring the full-back's growth, aware of his background in the youth sectors of Juventus and Fiorentina.
At present, there are no official offers nor direct contacts between the interested clubs and Brentford, which considers Kayode an important element of the project.
Brentford has already secured the defender with a new five-year contract signed last July, set to expire in June 2032, thus ensuring a calm handling of the growing interest from the big European clubs.
Kayode remains focused on the pitch, while Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, Newcastle and the Italian clubs continue to watch his development; the upcoming winter transfer window could bring new developments, but a significant offer will be needed to persuade Brentford.