Brentford's 7-0 friendly defeat away at Eintracht Frankfurt has prompted the German club to enter the market for a new goalkeeper. According to Kicker, SC Freiburg keeper Noah Atubolu has emerged as the club's preferred solution between the sticks. Frankfurt's goalkeeping situation already generated considerable discussion throughout the 2025/26 campaign. Brazilian keeper Kauã Santos was expected to succeed long-time No.1 Kevin Trapp, but a combination of injuries and costly errors prevented the 23-year-old from establishing himself. Michael Zetterer, signed from Werder Bremen last summer, similarly failed to make a lasting claim to the starting role. Saturday's humiliating defeat has evidently prompted a rethink. Santos endured another difficult outing in England and kicker now reports that Eintracht have resolved to bring in a new No.1 before the transfer window closes. ## What happened? Atubolu is described as Frankfurt's "Wunschlösung" ("preferred solution") for the position. The 24-year-old remains under contract with Freiburg through 2027, but has been expected to depart the Breisgau club since Mio Backhaus arrived as his prospective successor earlier this summer. The Freiburg academy product had previously appeared destined for a move abroad. The Premier League in particular has long been considered Atubolu's preferred destination. ## Why it matters for Brentford Brentford's heavy defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt has highlighted the need for a new goalkeeper. Frankfurt's interest in Atubolu could potentially impact Brentford's chances of signing the German youth international. ## What comes next? Any prospective deal remains at a very early stage. Kicker nevertheless suggests that the situation could develop quickly during the coming week as Frankfurt seek to address one of the most obvious weak points exposed by their heavy defeat. The potential move would also represent a significant statement from Frankfurt. Bringing Atubolu to Hessen would amount to a clear attempt to settle a position that has remained unsettled since Trapp's departure. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 9th in Premier League, 53 pts, 14W-11D-13L from 38 games, recent form DDLWL. Goals this season: 55 scored, 52 conceded (+3 goal difference). Title race: 32 points behind leaders Arsenal. Last result: Liverpool 1-1 Brentford (2026-05-24). Recent form (last 5): 0W-4D-1L (DDDDL, most recent first).