Brentford in talks to sign Burnley's Anthony

Brentford are in talks with Burnley over a move to sign winger Jaidon Anthony on a permanent basis.

The 26-year-old is exploring options to remain in the Premier League after being relegated to the Championship with the Clarets last season.

Brentford have emerged as the frontrunners among several Premier League clubs, with Burnley expected to ask for a fee of about £20m for the Englishman.

Anthony is attracting interest after contributing nine goals and four assists across 38 appearances in all competitions last season.

The Brentford move appeals to Anthony - who is from London and began his career in Arsenal's academy - while Bees' coach Keith Andrews considers him a good fit for his style of play.

Brentford have already signed defender Jannik Schuster from RB Salzburg in a deal worth up to £16m including add-ons.

Anthony left Arsenal in 2016 without making an appearance for the senior team but then established himself at Bournemouth after loan spells at Weymouth and Leeds.

He joined Burnley on loan from Bournemouth in 2024, with the move made permanent last summer following promotion to the Premier League, triggering an £8m obligation-to-buy clause.

Burnley were relegated after just one season in the top flight and face West Ham United in their first game back in the Championship on 16 August.

Brentford narrowly missed out on European qualification, finishing ninth on goal difference on the final day of last season, and play Tottenham Hotspur in their opening Premier League fixture.