Fiorentina forward Nicolas Gonzalez has been targeted by Brentford, with a £25 million bid lodged.
First reported by The Athletic the winger would add firepower to the Bee’s frontline which may be lacking without Ivan Toney.
The Argentine international made 24 Serie A appearances last year scoring six and assisting one as Fiorentina finished eighth.
He also added nine goal involvements across 11 games in the Europa Conference League, as Viola made the final.
Who is Nicolas Gonzalez?
A winger who is comfortable operating as a striker, with his main weapon being cutting in an curling efforts goalward.
He started his career at Argentinos Juniors where he made his debut in 2016. In 44 appearances he scored 11 goals and earned a move to Europe.
Vfb Stuttgart paid £10 million for the forward, signing a five year deal with Die Roten.
Being relegated in his first season only caused him to get better as he scored 15 and assisted four in 29 appearances in his second season as his side earned promotion.
Following this, a further eight goal and assists in the Bundesliga, resulted in a £24 million move to Florence.
In 81 appearances the Argentinian has 22 goals and 14 assists in 81 appearances.
His ability to play in a multitude of positions makes him a desirable player especially with the flowing nature of the Brentford frontline.
Should Brentford sign Nicolas Gonzalez?
A versatile player with plenty of flair would provide something new and different that the Bees could benefit from.
With the options of Kevin Schade, Keane Lewis-potter and Yoane Wissa who also are flexible and able to operate in a similar way to Gonzalez, is he necessary?
Squad depth, especially in forward areas, can only be a good thing as Brentford attempt to move up the league and consolidate their mid-table place.
It is going to be a big season for forwards Bryan Mbeumo and Schade, as they deputise for Toney, the addition of Gonzalez could boost the squad’s goalscoring capabilities going into the new season.