Newcastle United will reportedly compete with Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur to sign 24-year-old Brazilian striker Igor Thiago from fellow Premier League club Brentford.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Igor Thiago is the subject of interest from Newcastle United. Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on signing the Brentford striker next year. However, the Magpies are in pole position to land the Brazilian attacker, and they have prepared a package worth €40 million to secure his services in the winter transfer window.
Igor Thiago and his time at Brentford so far
Igor Thiago has finally landed on his feet at Brentford this season after the West London club parted ways with Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo in the summer transfer window. The South American attacker has been with the West London club since last year, but he only showed flashes of brilliance in his debut season.
However, that has changed this term, as the 24-year-old has become the first-choice striker for Brentford. Thiago has amassed seven goals in ten appearances thus far in the 2025/26 season, and only Erling Haaland has scored more than him in the Premier League. Meanwhile, the Brazilian striker’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several Premier League bigwigs, including Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur.
A man in demand
Aston Villa will likely dip into the market for a striker next year, as Ollie Watkins will be 30 in December. So, the West Midlands outfit must start planning for life after the English international by preparing a succession plan. Several candidates, including Samu Aghehowa, have thus emerged on Aston Villa’s radar, with Thiago also a viable target.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United’s interest in Igor Thiago is perplexing. While William Osula faces an uncertain future at St. James’ Park, Eddie Howe already has two strikers in his squad. So, it is unclear how Thiago fits into the scheme of things at Newcastle United. Nevertheless, the Magpies lead the race to sign the Brentford attacker, and they have prepared a package worth €40 million to secure his services.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, Dominic Solanke has struggled to make his mark since completing a big-money move from Brentford last year. Meanwhile, Richarlison faces an uncertain future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while it is unclear if Randal Kolo Muani will complete a permanent move next summer. So, the North London club must sign a striker next year.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United’s package of €40 million will include a base fee worth €35 million. However, it will be surprising to see Brentford accepting a bid in the winter transfer window, and a move may have to wait until next summer.