Brentford striker Igor Thiago has continued to enjoy a stellar season in England, and is now attracting interest from Chelsea.
He has been leading effectively for Keith Andrew's team. As a result, he is increasingly attracting the attention of the Premier League.
The Brazilian forward has established himself as one of Brentford's main attacking threats this season. He has already scored 17 goals in the Premier League and more than 20 in all competitions. Therefore, he has become a key figure in the club's attacking structure.
His impact goes far beyond actual statistics, which Chelsea may have noticed.
according to footystats According to the data, Igor Thiago averages more than three shots per match in the Premier League and more than one shot on target per game.
He also records almost four touches in the opposition penalty area per match. This underlines how regularly he deploys himself in dangerous areas.
The striker's form has surprised many observers in Brazil, who claim He's got his World Cup "number nine". Before he moved to England, he was not widely followed by large sections of the Brazilian public. However, his performances at Brentford have quickly changed that perception.
Interest towards Premier League is increasing
His rise elsewhere in England did not go unnoticed. Reports in Brazil are already linked Aston Villa, Tottenham and Newcastle With striker. These clubs are keeping an eye on his development in the Premier League.
But now, their shares have risen. Igor Thiago is contributing to Brazil's international conversation. He was named in Carlo Ancelotti's preliminary list for the upcoming friendlies against France and Croatia.
Those matches are expected to form part of the final evaluation window before the World Cup squad picture becomes clear. For players outside Brazil's established attacking group, the next call-up could prove decisive.
Chelsea are now monitoring the situation
With all this, Chelsea are now the latest club to be linked with the Brentford striker. according to espn brazilThe Blues have already made preliminary inquiries about Igor Thiago.
The London club are assessing their centre-forward options ahead of next season. Nicholas Jackson has recently been linked with a move to Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, Liam Delap has struggled to adapt since arriving at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea also do not currently see Joao Pedro as a natural number 9. Instead, the young player is seen more as a second striker or player to support the forwards rather than a player who leads the line.
Because of this, the club is studying the market for a more traditional centre-forward profile. Igor Thiago fits that description.
Brentford likely to be overvalued
If interest grows further, Brentford would be expected to demand a significant fee. According to the latest Brazilian report, the club will consider selling for just over £60m (€70m).
That valuation, which may be on the low side, reflects the striker's importance to Brentford and his reputation grew rapidly Since arriving in the Premier League.
For Chelsea, the situation remains in the exploratory stage. However, Igor Thiago's continued form means his name is likely to appear more frequently in transfer discussions in the coming months.
