Mikkel Damsgaard wants to leave Brentford in search of regular game time. Sporting Lisbon are interested in a loan move.
The Danish international signed from Sampdoria last season and went on to make 28 appearances in the Premier League.
He was unable to register a goal or assist in that time.
The Dane wasn’t included in the Bees’ squad as they beat Newport County, on penalties, in the EFL Cup second round.
According to reports, Sporting are interested in the midfielder and with Morten Hjulmand at the club, it could be made easier.
A loan deal is the preferred option for the Lions this summer but it is unclear whether Thomas Frank’s side will take up this offer.
Should Brentford sell Mikkel Damsgaard?
A player who joined the club amidst fan fare due to his performances at Euro 2020, scoring a wonder goal at Wembley in the semi final.
He hasn’t clicked at the GTEC Community Stadium yet and that can take time as players look to acclimatise to Frank’s football.
The Dane hasn’t ever been prolific, in terms of goals or assists, across his career so that shouldn’t come as a surprise.
At £15 million, you expected more from a player who had hype surrounding his move.
One issue is that he has never nailed down a starting role or position.
His versatility of playing in midfield or on the wing means he hasn’t been able to find a consistent spell in the starting eleven.
With plenty of midfield reinforcement in the Bees’ squad, a move could make sense.
Playing in a different league for a top team, could help unlock his potential and when he returns to London next season he could be a different player.
With it being so late in the window, a move might not materialise if Frank wants a replacement in first.