According to FootballTransfers, Chelsea has made a surprise move to hijack negotiations for Brentford’s prolific striker Igor Thiago. The Blues have reportedly launched a €50 million bid to secure the forward, who has also attracted serious interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
The report suggests that Chelsea is looking to bolster their attacking options ahead of the summer window, viewing Thiago as a physical presence that could complement their current tactical setup. Brentford is said to be weighing the offer, though they are in a strong position to demand a premium given the multi-club interest.
Thiago’s rise in the Premier League has been meteoric, and a move to a “Big Six” club seems inevitable. Chelsea’s early aggressive bidding is seen as an attempt to avoid a protracted summer transfer saga.
* Fichajes reports: “Chelsea have intensified their bid… working on a proposal to tempt Brentford into a sale.”
* Transfermarkt updates: “Igor Thiago’s market value continues to soar amid Chelsea and Bayern links.”
Echotitbits take: Chelsea’s recruitment strategy remains high-risk and high-reward. While Thiago is a proven Premier League talent, spending €50m on another striker suggests a lack of confidence in their current frontline. Expect Brentford to hold out for closer to €65m if Man City enters the fray officially.
Source: FootballTransfers — https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/uk-premier-league/2026/02/transfer-rumours-news-updates-gossip-chelsea-igor-thiago-man-utd-mateus-mane-15-february February 15, 2026
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Chelsea Enters €50M Bidding War for Brentford Star Igor Thiago
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Asisat Oshoala Dominates in Saudi League After Historic Transfer
In a post shared by @AlHilal_FC on X, the club celebrated Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala’s continued impact in the Saudi Women’s Premier League. Since her move from Bay FC in late 2025, Oshoala has become the face of the growing women’s game in the Middle East.
The reigning African Women’s Footballer of the Year has been in scintillating form, helping Al Hilal climb the league table. Her move to Saudi Arabia followed a historic stint in the NWSL and a legendary career at Barcelona where she won three Champions League titles.
Oshoala remains the most followed African female footballer on Instagram, a testament to her global brand. Her success in Saudi Arabia is being watched closely as an indicator of the potential for women’s professional sports in the region.
Oshoala is successfully proving that her “star power” translates across continents. By dominating in Saudi Arabia, she is opening doors for more African women to secure lucrative deals in emerging leagues, potentially shifting the power balance of women’s global football.
* FOX Sports (Website): “Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala joined Saudi Women’s Premier League club Al Hilal on transfer from Bay FC.”
* Associated Press (News Feed): “The former Barcelona star continues her career as one of the top players in the history of the sport.”
Source: Her Football Hub — https://herfootballhub.com/asisat-oshoala-al-hilal-transfer-bay-fc/ September 2, 2025 (Updated Feb 2026)
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