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Report: Three clubs in the race to sign Brentford midfielder

Story byReport: Three clubs in the race to sign Brentford midfielderEPL IndexThu, January 22, 2026 at 5:50 PM UTC·3 min readBrentford manage January churn as Onyeka interest gathers paceBrentford’s January has taken on a familiar tone of quiet recalibration. As reported by The Standard, the club are open to exits as they refine a squad already outperforming expectation, with Frank Onyeka emerging as one of the most likely departures. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementInterest in the Nigeria midfielder has materialised from the Championship, with Sheffield United and Coventry City making enquiries, while Valencia have also been credited with monitoring the situation. Onyeka’s stock remains respectable, shaped in part by his recent Africa Cup of Nations involvement, where he played four times as Nigeria finished third.

Report: Three clubs in the race to sign Brentford midfielder

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Key Highlights

  • Yet back in West London, his role has narrowed. Photo IMAGOOnyeka position within Brentford squadThe numbers tell the story.
  • Onyeka has made just six league appearances this season, none from the start, a stark indicator of how far he has slipped down the pecking order.
  • Brentford are open to a sale or a loan with an option to buy, reflecting both pragmatism and acceptance that his long-term future may lie elsewhere. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat clarity is underscored by recent contract decisions.
  • The club handed a new four-and-a-half-year deal to Vitaly Janelt, viewed internally as increasingly central to their midfield balance, a move that further reduces Onyeka’s pathway to regular minutes. Photo IMAGOStability allows flexibilityBrentford’s willingness to sanction exits is aided by their league position.
  • Sitting seventh under Keith Andrews, they have room to manoeuvre without urgency.
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