Manchester United and Brentford considering signing after Leeds United walk away from player
Last month, Leeds United’s interest in Krasnodar’s Eduard Spertsyan was trashed by the Russian press. Whilst the Whites had been keen at one point, it was explained they’d moved on and wouldn’t be making a further attempt for the player
He’s now being linked with Brentford and Manchester United. This information comes from the Italian press, who look at the Armenian’s situation in some detail. L’Eco di Bergamo, as relayed by TuttoAtalanta, claim Spertsyan is the centre of attention from many European sides.
Brentford and Manchester United are monitoring the 25-year-old carefully and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested. Ajax are believed to be in the driving seat, with the report not mentioning Leeds United at all.
Krasnodar currently want a fee of €25m for the attacking midfielder, who scored 11 goals last season. Atalanta would find it ‘complex’ to land the Armenia international, perhaps due to the growing competition.
The Manchester United and Brentford claims don’t a lot to them at this stage, just the idea that Eduard Spertsyan is being considered by both clubs.
Brentford coach Andrews in line to be named manager
Brentford set-piece coach Keith Andrews is frontrunner for the vacant manager’s job at Gtech Community Stadium.
BBC Sport understands the club are not putting a timescale on the appointment, and discussions are progressing well.
The Bees have been looking for a new boss since Thomas Frank left for Tottenham Hotspur this month.
Andrews, 44, was appointed to Brentford’s coaching staff in July 2024, after being part of Sheffield United’s backroom team. This would be the Irishman’s first managerial role.
Between 2020-23, Andrews was assistant manager to Stephen Kenny for the Republic of Ireland, after winning 35 caps for the country.
As a midfielder, he began his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1999 and also played for Hull City, MK Dons and Blackburn Rovers.
Other candidates linked with the Brentford job have included Ange Postecoglou, Kieran McKenna and Francesco Farioli.
Frank, 51, was in charge of Brentford for seven years, guiding them from the Championship to the Premier League in 2021.
Brentford set-piece coach Keith Andrews is frontrunner for the vacant manager’s job at Gtech Community Stadium.
BBC Sport understands the club are not putting a timescale on the appointment, and discussions are progressing well.
The Bees have been looking for a new boss since Thomas Frank left for Tottenham Hotspur this month.
Andrews, 44, was appointed to Brentford’s coaching staff in July 2024, after being part of Sheffield United’s backroom team. This would be the Irishman’s first managerial role.
Between 2020-23, Andrews was assistant manager to Stephen Kenny for the Republic of Ireland, after winning 35 caps for the country.
As a midfielder, he began his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1999 and also played for Hull City, MK Dons and Blackburn Rovers.
Other candidates linked with the Brentford job have included Ange Postecoglou, Kieran McKenna and Francesco Farioli.
Frank, 51, was in charge of Brentford for seven years, guiding them from the Championship to the Premier League in 2021.
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