Manchester United Target Brentford's Igor Thiago as Summer Signing
Manchester United has received a strong recommendation to pursue Igor Thiago, the Brentford striker, this summer from former England manager Sam Allardyce. After a significant overhaul in their attacking lineup last summer, including the acquisitions of Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo, the Red Devils might be looking for further improvements, especially given Sesko's underwhelming performances. Thiago has made a remarkable impact this season, boasting 24 goals and one assist across all competitions, trailing only Erling Haaland of Manchester City in Premier League scoring. In a discussion on the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, Allardyce highlighted Thiago's impressive form, stating: "I mean, who’s going to buy Brentford’s centre-forward, Igor Thiago?" "Manchester United need to look no further as far as I’m concerned. He’s hit the 20-goal mark, you don’t need to look any further." Allardyce also noted that he initially expected United to target Jean-Philippe Mateta, but suggested that Thiago's prolific scoring and contribution to Brentford's push for European football make him a standout option. With Thiago's outstanding performances, it is likely that he will attract interest from multiple clubs this summer. Reports indicate that Chelsea and Liverpool are also monitoring the 24-year-old's situation, complicating United's potential pursuit.
Source: CaughtOffside - 2026-04-17