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Brentford's Owner Regrets Missed Transfer Opportunities Worth £4M

3/10/2026

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Brentford owner Matthew Benham says he regrets missing out on Eberechi Eze and Omar Marmoush for a combined £4 million.
At the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, he says Brentford's transfer strategy relies on data and statistics.
He notes Brentford nearly signed Mykhailo Mudryk and Michael Olise, but agent fees blocked those deals, while Brentford's cautious investments have helped the club rise from the third tier to the Premier League since 2012.

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Brentford owner Matthew Benham says he regrets missing out on Eberechi Eze and Omar Marmoush for a combined £4 million.
At the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, he says Brentford's transfer strategy relies on data and statistics.
He notes Brentford nearly signed Mykhailo Mudryk and Michael Olise, but agent fees blocked those deals, while Brentford's cautious investments have helped the club rise from the third tier to the Premier League since 2012.