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Brentford Nears £16M Deal for Salzburg Star
9 May
Summary
- Brentford is close to signing Jannik Schuster from Salzburg for £12m plus £4m add-ons.
- The 19-year-old defender has played in Champions League qualifying and Europa League.
- Schuster is expected to undergo a medical and join in the summer.
Brentford is reportedly close to finalizing a transfer agreement worth £12 million, potentially rising to £16 million with add-ons, for Salzburg defender Jannik Schuster. The 19-year-old Austrian talent is expected to undergo a medical in west London before completing his move in the summer.
Schuster has made 28 appearances for Salzburg this season, gaining valuable experience in the Champions League qualifying stages and multiple Europa League matches. His current club, Salzburg, is still competing in the Austrian Bundesliga title play-offs, facing LASK Linz this Sunday.
Meanwhile, Brentford is preparing for their match against Manchester City as they approach the end of their Premier League season. The club is aiming for a record finish and potential European qualification under manager Keith Andrews.
