Brentford move for Moussa Gueye after impressive trial as Arsenal and Fulham circle

Brentford are reportedly pushing to sign highly-rated Senegalese midfielder Moussa Gueye after the 18-year-old impressed during a trial with the Premier League club.

The transfer window may have closed, but the Bees are already working on another potential addition to Keith Andrews’ squad. Gueye, an ASCAF academy prospect and former Al Ain player, is attracting interest from several clubs across Europe and beyond.

According to 221 Foot, Brentford are currently leading the race and have already opened negotiations with the youngster’s representatives.

Gueye is currently on trial at Brentford, where his performances have caught the attention of both the coaching staff and recruitment department.

The Senegalese midfielder has reportedly impressed with his technical quality, physical strength and ability to remain composed when under pressure.

Those displays have convinced Brentford to take the next step.

Talks are now underway with Gueye’s camp over a potential agreement, although several details still need to be resolved before any deal can be completed.

Brentford may need to act quickly because they are far from alone in monitoring the 18-year-old.

Arsenal and Fulham are both credited with an interest in Gueye, while Monaco, Palmeiras and Portuguese side Famalicão have also been closely following his development.

All five clubs have reportedly expressed interest, leaving Gueye with several potential options should his Brentford move fail to materialise.

For now, however, Brentford are considered the best-positioned club to secure his signature following his successful trial.

Their ability to offer young players a pathway into Premier League football could prove significant.

Michael Kayode, Yegor Yarmolyuk, Mikkel Damsgaard and Kevin Schade are among the players to have developed within Brentford’s first-team environment, while the club also won the race for Mamadou Sangaré despite competition for his signature this summer.

That track record gives Brentford a strong argument as they attempt to convince Gueye that west London represents the best place for the next stage of his career.

Brentford will look to turn Gueye’s successful trial into an agreement with the midfielder’s camp. With several other clubs monitoring him, the Bees may want to complete negotiations quickly before one of their rivals makes a stronger move.