2025 Incoming Summer Transfers: Brentford
This series covers all incoming summer transfers in the EPL with a focus on FPL Draft.
What You Need to Know
Must Draft
Kelleher, Ouattara
Strong Picks
Kayode
Upside Plays
Milambo, Nelson
Watchlist
Onyeka
Avoid
Balcombe, Donovan, Henderson
How to Read This
FPL Draft rating: My rating out of 10
Fantrax rating: My rating out of 10
Potential: Ceiling this season out of 10
Ellery Balcombe (G)
England/St. Vincent & Grenadines
Transfer: Loan ended (was at Motherwell last season)
Balcombe struggled on loan last season and is likely third choice. No value in Draft.
FPL Draft rating: 1
Fantrax rating: 1
Potential: 3
Romelle Donovan (M)
England/St. Kitts & Nevis
Transfer: €3.60m from Birmingham
Donovan spent time with Brentford’s B team after arriving on loan and is now a long-term project. He may get limited first-team exposure but will not have fantasy relevance this season.
FPL Draft rating: 2
Fantrax rating: 2
Potential: 4
Jordan Henderson (M)
England
Transfer: Free transfer from Ajax
Henderson is still starting despite being 35, but his fantasy value is minimal. Slightly better in Fantrax due to scoring settings, but still not worth rostering.
FPL Draft rating: 3
Fantrax rating: 4
Potential: 5
Michael Kayode (D)
Italy/Nigeria
Transfer: €17.50m from Fiorentina
Kayode joined permanently after a loan spell and is expected to start regularly. Attacking upside and long throws give him assist potential. Strong defender option.
FPL Draft rating: 6
Fantrax rating: 6
Potential: 8
Caoimhín Kelleher (G)
Ireland
Transfer: €14.80m from Liverpool
Former Liverpool backup now stepping in as Brentford’s starting keeper. Reliable option who should be owned in every league.
FPL Draft rating: 7
Fantrax rating: 7
Potential: 8
Antoni Milambo (M)
Netherlands/DR Congo
Transfer: €20.00m from Feyenoord
Highly rated young midfielder with strong production last season, including Champions League contributions. Talent is clear, but role and consistency in the EPL remain uncertain. Worth monitoring.
FPL Draft rating: 5
Fantrax rating: 5
Potential: 7
Reiss Nelson (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)
England/Jamaica
Transfer: Loan from Arsenal
Nelson has struggled for consistent minutes throughout his career but has shown flashes. If he earns a regular role, he could provide value, but not worth rostering yet.
FPL Draft rating: 5
Fantrax rating: 5
Potential: 8
Frank Onyeka (M)
Nigeria
Transfer: Loan ended (was at Augsburg last season)
Back from loan and currently used as a substitute. Early assists are encouraging, but underlying numbers suggest regression. Needs a starting role to become relevant.
FPL Draft rating: 5
Fantrax rating: 5
Potential: 6
Dango Ouattara (M)
Burkina Faso
Transfer: €42.80m from Bournemouth
Form-dependent player but currently producing again. Strong upside as a winger classified as a midfielder. Should be rostered in all leagues.
FPL Draft rating: 6
Fantrax rating: 7
Potential: 8