Michael Kayode is currently on loan at Brentford, and they are expected to sign him permanently, according to a report from Graeme Bailey on TBR Football. The Bees have an option to sign the Italian full-back for £14 million.
Even though Kayode had a rough start in the Premier League, he has impressed in recent weeks. There is no doubt that he could be a quality acquisition for Brentford in the long run. Chelsea and Tottenham were hoping to sign the 20-year-old in the summer, and they will be disappointed to miss out on him. It will be interesting to see if they decide to move on to other targets.
Chelsea could use more depth in the right-back department. Reece James has had his fair share of injury problems, and he cannot be relied upon. The 20-year-old could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Chelsea, but it seems that he will end up at Brentford. Chelsea will have to find a quality alternative this summer.
The Blues need to plug the weaknesses in their squad if they want to fight for major trophies next season. Chelsea have shown improvement this year, and they are pushing for UEFA Champions League qualification. They need better players to do well in Europe next year, and Michael Kayode was a viable target.
Tottenham already have Pedro Porro and Djed Spence at their disposal, and it would be quite surprising if they decided to invest in another right-back. They need to invest in a reliable central defender instead. A quality left-back would be ideal for them as well.
However, Porro has been linked with several high-profile clubs, including Bayern Munich. So, Tottenham might need a replacement if the Spanish international departs in the summer transfer window. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Meanwhile, Kayode is well settled in England now, and he will look to establish himself as a key player for Brentford next season. The Italian full-back is quite young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. He could prove to be a major bargain for Brentford at £14 million.
