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Brentford Director of football Phil Giles says Keith Andrew's squad "looks really strong" after the club's summer transfer window.

The Bees maintained the vast majority of the core of the team that finished ninth last season, and made five new signings.

Jannik Schuster, Jaidon Anthony, Callum Wilson, Mamadou Sangare and El Hadji Malick Diouf all arrived during the window, while only Frank Onyeka, Ethan Pinnock and Jordan Henderson departed from the senior group.

It follows a summer of change in 2025, which saw long-serving head coach Thomas Frank leave alongside club captain Christian Norgaard, goalkeeper Mark Flekken, and star forwards Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa.

"Last summer, we sold more than we bought," Giles told club media.

"The aim this year was to keep the squad together, build on Keith's first season and add some extra quality. I think we did that. Every summer, you need to add some freshness. It makes us less predictable for the opposition and creates competition for places.

"I'm very pleased. They're all coming in to compete for a first-team place. There's always a balance between players who are ready now and development projects. These players were more or less ready to go from day one, which is great.

"By keeping what we had together and adding them, I think the squad looks really strong.

"The players who were here last year know each other, know the coaching staff and understand the style of play. They've already built relationships on the pitch, so we weren't starting from scratch with a lot of new players.

"We've dropped a few additions into a group who already knew what they were doing.

"In theory, that should allow you to make a good start in the league, and I think we've done that. We've played really well during the first couple of games, so it's been positive so far."

Brentford did the following business on transfer deadline day:

• Left-back Jayden Meghoma joined Championship side Portsmouth on a season-long loan deal.

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Brentford are only working on the sale or loan of fringe players on deadline day.

They say the squad Keith Andrews selected from for his first two Premier League matches will remain unchanged.

BBC Radio London will be bringing you a special show on later on Tuesday examining the transfer business done by Arsenal, Brentford, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Fulham and Tottenham.

Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, former EFL and National League defender Jamal Fyfield and journalist Charlotte Richardson will be the guests in the studio for the programme, which will run from 22:00 to 00:00 BST, taking in the 23:00 transfer deadline.

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We asked you what transfer business Brentford need to complete before Tuesday's 23:00 BST deadline.

Here are some of your comments:

Ralph: If we can buy some real quality, we should. Otherwise, we are fine as we are!

Tom: I'd be happy if we didn't make any more signings. The only thing I think could be worthwhile is making another loan move for a winger. I don't think Gustavo Nunes is ready for Premier League football yet and should go out on loan, along with Kim Ji-soo and Kaye Furo. Fabio Carvalho is an interesting one. He didn't play any minutes against Birmingham which surprised me, so a loan or a sale is probably needed.

Chris: We still need a left-back. Rico Henry has been a great player for us, but alas is injury-prone and not getting any younger. That's where we need to strengthen.

George: We are in the enviable position of needing only to maintain our current squad, not add to it. As we saw against Tottenham, their familiarity and confidence as a group has the potential to make this a very special campaign. If I had to pick any area - we could always use another central defender.

Ralph: If we can buy some real quality, we should. Otherwise, we are fine as we are!

Michael: Excellent transfer window for the Bees. We are no longer a selling club. We will no doubt have another great season.

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On this day 10 years ago - 31 August 2016 - Brentford made a crucial signing.

The Bees were embarking on their third successive season in the Championship.

Dean Smith was in charge and Rico Henry joined for a fee worth £1.5m.

Henry's Brentford career has not been plain sailing - the left-back has endured many injuries which could have possibly halted his playing career.

But, 10 years on, he has cemented a place in Brentford folklore.

Referred to as "Mr. Consistent" on the Brentford club website, the 29-year-old played an "instrumental role" in Brentford's journey from the Championship to the Premier League.

With 107 appearances to Henry's name in the Premier League, the speedy full-back has delivered so much but is due to be out of contract at the end of this campaign.

We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Leeds United and Brentford.

Here are some of your comments:

Leeds fans

Frank: Leeds need to make the most of their home games. They were paying Brentford too much respect. Brentford are a good side but Leeds are at home and they should be doing better, especially with the number of shots on target.

Andrew: Would have taken a point before the game and definitely at half-time. But we can make changes to turn a game and bring on Premier League quality replacements. The stronger squad now will hopefully mean we can push on.

Neil: A good result but, to be honest, we should have been out of sight by half-time. They were a lot better than us.

David: Did well to come back. Brentford must be wondering how they didn't win.

Brentford fans:

Kev: Should have put this one to bed in the first hour. Played some super football but lacked ruthlessness.

Phil: I remember when we used to jokingly sing "we're the Barcelona of the lower leagues". Now we're the Barcelona of the Premier League.

Sampson: Terrible. Should have won by a lot more. Poor finishing from us.

Paul: Totally dictated the first half and should have had the game won by half-time. VAR and ref let us down with the definite penalty.

Brentford boss Keith Andrews speaking to BBC Sport: "I thought first half we were magnificent. We got the lead and possibly could be more but we knew there would be changes. We couldn't play out through those chaotic stages. It shows where we are at that we are disappointed coming away from Elland Road with a draw.

"We laid some really solid foundations last season that we want to build upon and it has been a good start to the season. We looked very calm and confident in the first half.

"Never underestimate Daniel Farke - the way he sets up the team and the type of players Leeds have - they are very honest bunch. Slightly disappointing to come away with a point but we will probably look back on it and think it is a good point.

"We are growing all the time."

Did you know?

• Brentford have never lost a Premier League game when Kevin Schade has found the back of the net.

• Brentford had 22 attempts on goal in today's game, their joint-most in a Premier League away game (also 22 v West Ham in October 2025).

Gary Rose
BBC Sport journalist

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Brentford certainly raised plenty of eyebrows with their win against Tottenham in their opening game and looked firmly on course to follow that up with another deserved victory.

In the first half they dominated their opponents in almost every aspect of the game - attacking with pace and quality while keeping their shape well off the ball to nullify Leeds.

But a one-goal lead will always look precarious and the main lesson Brentford will take from this is that they need to add further goals when they are as dominant as they were for for two-thirds of this match.

The visitors will ultimately be disappointed to leave with a point but their first-half performance will encourage their fans that they will be capable of at least matching their ninth-placed finish last season.

Another positive was again the performance of Mamadou Sangare. The midfielder caught the eye in the 3-0 win against Spurs and was again a key figure in this match, with his displays suggesting he could prove one of the signings of the season.

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Leeds and Daniel Farke proved loads of people wrong last season. But they were pretty cagey against Nottingham Forest last week in the Premier League.

They weren't very creative but then they got the job done against them in the EFL Cup in midweek and because of that I can't see Leeds losing.

Brentford are off to an absolute flyer - smashing Tottenham then hitting Birmingham for six or seven. They've started well with all the talk about their new midfielder Mamadou Sangare who now looks a bargain.

I think this is going to be really tight because Brentford like to play on the counter-attack.

Sutton's prediction: 1-1

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Elland Road will be abuzz with anticipation as Leeds United host Brentford on Sunday (14:00 BST) in a showdown between two sides that have had excellent starts to the new campaign.

Leeds won their opening two fixtures – both at Nottingham Forest, in the Premier League (1-0) and then the Carabao Cup (2-0) – adding further momentum to some summer transfers that have got pulses racing in West Yorkshire.

Brentford also have two wins from two, albeit they have earned their victories in more spectacular style. They smashed Tottenham 3-0 in their Premier League opener before running riot at Birmingham City in the EFL Cup to win 6-1.

In-form duo set for engaging duel

Last season, both Leeds and Brentford enjoyed fine campaigns, with their physical play vital to their success. So unsurprisingly, in the opening weekend of the season, the two teams to win the most duels were Leeds with 66 and Brentford with 62.

Although Brentford, in ninth, finished ahead of Leeds, who were 14th, last term, since December there has not been much between the two teams at all.

Since the start of December 2025, only five teams have won more points in the Premier League than the 39 accrued by Leeds United, while only three sides have won more points on home soil than the Whites in that time, with 24. Brentford have amassed a total of 37 points in the same time frame.

After two away games to start the season, there will be an eagerness among the Leeds fans to get their campaign up and running on home soil, especially with some new faces among a bolstered squad.

New goalkeeper James Trafford, who arrived in a £45m transfer from Manchester City, has impressed with two clean sheets. He has made five saves across his first two matches, while Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic, a £34m arrival from Sassuolo, has also won supporters over quickly.

Harry Wilson also made the move to Leeds this summer, and he won't mind the sight of Brentford's red and white stripes on Sunday. There is no club he has scored against more often than the Bees, with four goals in the Premier League.

Brilliant Bees off to a flier

Even if Wilson were to net, Brentford would still fancy their chances of outgunning Leeds given their start to the campaign.

Keith Andrews' side should have won by more in their 3-0 victory over Spurs – Igor Thiago missed a penalty in that encounter – while against Birmingham, their Premier League class was clear as they rattled in six.

In what have been two very different types of tests so far, Brentford have been completely dominant.

The positive intent throughout the side was summed up by the fact that seven players had shots against Spurs. They also compiled an xG of 3.96 on the day, their most in a Premier League game since January 2025 against Southampton.

The win also allowed Brentford to show off their multidimensional attacking threat. In the build-up to their first goal, the Bees put together 15 passes, while they also had more shots from set pieces, with 14, than any other team in the division.

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BBC Sport journalist

Brentford boss Keith Andrews has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Leeds United at Elland Road (kick-off 14:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Andrews said there are no injuries to his squad and the team "came through midweek really well".

• New defender El Hadji Malick Diouf is a "very good player". Andrews said: "I thought he had some eye-catching performances [last season at West Ham]. He fits what we are about, age profile, attributes and he comes into it in an already competitive squad."

• On 25-year-old Keane Lewis-Potter: "He is versatile, it is a super strength. Before we signed Malick I said we could play Keano in different positions throughout the season. I don't think that will change."

• On a positive start to the season: "The boys are in a good place. We've worked really hard to get into that place. The game gives you absolutely nothing - you've got to go on and earn it and that'll be no different on Sunday. We've come up against a really good side, competitive, aggressive, Elland Road , what that brings, the challenges that brings."

• He added: "We're in a good place. The boys are feeling really confident, enjoying the football, enjoying being together, so we will hopefully keep that going."

• Defender Ethan Pinnock was a "monster" for Brentford but "deserved a move" to Coventry because he hasn't had guaranteed football. He added: "He's one of the modern-day greats of this football club and he should be remembered like that."

• On his second season as Brentford boss: "Last year was a season of stabilisation, of regrouping and trying to build a new team and new dynamics, trust. I think we got there and this season's slightly different. We've got a really good foundation in place, we've added some really good players into the equation that give us that depth to be able to make changes and freshen things and look after players but doesn't change the outlook to keep pushing."

• Brentford boss Keith Andrews on injury issues: "We have had to be adaptable, versatile, you have to be that any way because things get thrown at you. What we have got is really good players in that position that have different attributes. You've seen Keane Lewis-Potter play, at times over the last two seasons. Back in last season and throughout pre-season he has been excellent. Rico [Henry] has had some injury concerns over the last period of time. We love Rico to bits as a player and what he brings and the fact that he has been at the club so long, he knows the culture of the club inside and out. He comes in to a competitive part of the pitch, Malick [Diouf], but he just adds to a strong area."

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Brentford boss Keith Andrews says he is "really keen" to start working with El Hadji Malick Diouf after the full-back's arrival from West Ham in a deal worth £40m.

The 21-year-old has signed a five-year contract, with a club option of another 12 months.

The Bees are paying the Hammers an initial £35m, with a further £5m in add-ons.

"He's a player that fits our ideal age profile, with lots of room to still develop," Andrews said of the Senegal international.

"He had a really good year at West Ham in his first season in English football, and some of the qualities and attributes he has as a full-back really add to an already impressive part of our team."