Brentford enquire about Philadelphia Union left wing-back Kai Wagner

Brentford have asked about Philadelphia Union wing-back Kai Wagner.

The 24-year-old German has been attracting interest from a number of English clubs with Watford, Fulham and West Ham among those who have monitored his progress in the MLS.

Brentford allowed Dominic Thompson to join Ipswich Town on loan this week to leave themselves short of cover in that position. 

It points to their efforts to bring in a new defender and Wagner, who was selected for the 2021 MLS All-Stars back in August, is one of the names on their list. 

Sporting Braga's Francisco Moura, 22, was another who has been discussed.

Meanwhile, 20-year-old Brentford midfielder Mads Bidstrup, who was attracting interest from Blackburn Rovers, has joined FC Nordsjaelland on loan for the rest of the season.

Brentford still expect to sign Christian Eriksen pending the cardiologist report on his medical.

They have been rebuffed in their efforts to prise Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest and Keane Lewis-Potter from Hull City.

Meanwhile, Hull are showing interest in Fulham defender Steven Sessegnon.