Brentford are looking into a move for Barnsley forward Jacob Brown, according to The Sun journalist Alan Nixon on Twitter (tweet below).
Brentford (not Charlton). Looking into a move for Jacob Brown at Barnsley. Wide. Quick. Would be a buy. Dear me 😂😂
— Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) January 29, 2020
The Bees are hoping to do some business before the transfer window shuts and have identified the fellow Championship man as a target.
Brown, who is 21 years old, is a regular for Barnsley and has scored twice and gained eights assists in 25 appearances so far this season. He still has two years left on his deal at Oakwell.
Brentford are currently fifth in the Championship and six points off the automatic promotion places. The London side are looking to tempt Barnsley in cashing in for Brown before the end of the week.
Brown was born in Halifax and has risen up through the youth ranks at Barnsley after being released by Sheffield Wednesday as a youngster. He was a key player for their Under-23’s side before being handed his senior debut against Brentford at Griffin Park during the 2016/17 season.
He played 38 games in all competitions for the Yorkshire side in the last campaign under Daniel Stendel and scored eight goals to help them gain automatic promotion from League One.
Brown is a popular player at Oakwell and Brentford face a tough ask in luring him away. Nevertheless, Thomas Frank’s side may cough up a decent offer for him with them desperate for new faces in their squad as they look to climb up the table.
