🚨 Brentford Snag Londoner Jaidon Anthony on Big Four-Year Deal
7 July 2026, 16:15
📝 THE FULL PICTURE:
Brentford just pulled off a solid signing-Jaidon Anthony, the 26-year-old forward, is heading to the Bees on a four-year deal (with a club option for a fifth) for a base fee of £15m, up to £17m with add-ons. Last season, he chipped in 9 goals and 4 assists in 38 apps for Burnley, even though the Clarets got relegated. Anthony’s a London native, Arsenal academy product, and this move feels like a homecoming of sorts. Bees boss Keith Andrews made it clear: he’s been watching Anthony for years, loves his mindset, and thinks he’s got serious upside. Bonus context-Anthony came through Bournemouth after loans at Weymouth and Leeds, then joined Burnley on loan in 2024 before they triggered an £8m buy clause.
💭 MY TAKE:
This feels like a smart low-risk, high-reward move for Brentford. Anthony’s not a flashy name, but he’s proven he can deliver in the Premier League-even in a struggling side. Andrews clearly sees him as a culture fit and a project player with room to grow. And let’s be real: a Londoner with Arsenal roots joining a club that values smart recruitment? That’s a vibe. If he stays healthy and gets that extra 10-15% boost in confidence at a club like Brentford? Could be a steal.