Chelsea make initial approach for Igor Thiago move

Chelsea will reportedly look to sign 24-year-old Brazilian striker Igor Thiago from Brentford in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by ESPN Brazil, Igor Thiago is the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a striker in the summer transfer window. So, the 24-year-old Brentford striker has emerged as a target for the West London club.

The latest report has revealed that the 2024/25 UEFA Europa Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup winners have already submitted an enquiry to discuss a possible move in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, Brentford will only consider selling Thiago for around £60 million.

How has Igor Thiago fared at Brentford so far?

Igor Thiago has become a household name this season after struggling with fitness issues in his debut season with Brentford. While the departures of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have also helped the Brazilian attacker’s cause, he had to be consistent to become a mainstay in the final third for the West London club.

The 24-year-old has scored 21 goals and provided one assist in 31 appearances thus far in the 2025/26 season, and only Erling Haaland has netted more than him in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Thiago’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Chelsea will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.

Move across London on the horizon?

Chelsea’s interest in Igor Thiago may seem perplexing at first glance, but it is understandable. While the West London club signed two strikers last summer, Liam Delap faces an uncertain future at the West London club after struggling with fitness issues in his debut season at Stamford Bridge.

So, Chelsea must scour the market for a striker, with Thiago emerging as a viable target. The latest report has revealed that the Blues have submitted an enquiry to discuss a possible move for the South American attacker.

Meanwhile, Brentford will demand around £60 million to part ways with Thiago in the summer transfer window. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea will pay £60 million to sign the 24-year-old Brazilian striker in the coming months.