Andrews’ Statement After the Tottenham Win
After the Bees’ 3‑0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Gtech Community Stadium, manager Keith Andrews told reporters that Brentford’s transfer business could be finished before the window closes. He said, “If the window closed tomorrow, I’ll be pretty happy.” Andrews highlighted the squad depth he now sees as the best he has witnessed at the club.
Summer Signings Bolstering Depth
Brentford added several key players this summer. Jannik Schuster, Jaidon Anthony and Callum Wilson all joined before the club broke its transfer record to sign Mamadou Sangaré from Lens at the start of August. Sangaré became the fourth new arrival for the first team in the window and was handed a starting role in the opener against Tottenham, making an immediate impression.
Schuster strengthened the back‑line, Wilson brought experience up front, Anthony added another layer to the attack, and Sangaré reinforced midfield. Andrews noted that the types of substitutes the club has brought in “have the energy and the quality that brings onto the pitch.”
Stability Since Taking Charge
When Andrews took over last summer, he inherited a squad that had undergone considerable change. Despite that, the Bees finished ninth and stayed in the European race until the final day. Twelve months on, Brentford have kept the core of that side together, lost very little in key first‑team players, and added to the squad rather than spending another summer replacing major departures.
No Urgency for Further Signings
While Andrews did not declare the transfer business finished, his comments suggest no urgency for additional arrivals. He said, “I’m very content with the squad. The squad depth right now is as good as it’s been.” He also stressed that the starting lineup will change as the season progresses, making depth essential. Andrews added, “We can look to grow, we look to develop.”
A Different Summer Compared to the First
Andrews contrasted this summer’s stability with his first pre‑season at the club. He praised the trust built within the squad and the progress made since the end of June/July. The early signs were evident in the Tottenham win, where Brentford could rotate players without losing momentum.
Potential for a Last‑Minute Signing
Although Andrews expressed satisfaction, he did not rule out the possibility of a final signing before the deadline. However, he appears content with the current roster and is focused on developing the players he has rather than scrambling to replace key first‑team members.
Bottom Line
Brentford’s manager Keith Andrews has made it clear that the club’s transfer window can close without further business, citing the squad depth and stability achieved this summer. The Bees have added quality in defense, midfield and attack while retaining their core, positioning them to continue building on what has already been established.
