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Brentford nab Wilson free, spend £17 m on Anthony.

7/10/2026

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Wilson Joins Brentford

Brentford signed 34-year-old former West Ham striker Callum Wilson on a free transfer with a one-year contract.
Wilson arrives with 95 Premier League goals and seven in 35 West Ham appearances last season.
His four stoppage-time goals were the most by any player in the 2025/26 Premier League, surpassing Erling Haaland.
Brentford also signed Jaidon Anthony from Burnley for a reported £17 million after clubs showed interest in Wilson.

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Nuno Rebuilds Attack

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo must rebuild his striking options after Wilson’s free-transfer exit.
Recruitment chief Nils Koppen met with Nuno to define a durable, pressing centre-forward profile.
West Ham have shortlisted Mehdi Taremi and Pape Moussa Fall, though the Taremi deal stalled over valuation.
Retaining Taty Castellanos remains uncertain, while Wilson’s departure saves wage costs, incurs no fee and frees budget for new targets.

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Wilson Joins Brentford

Brentford signed 34-year-old former West Ham striker Callum Wilson on a free transfer with a one-year contract.
Wilson arrives with 95 Premier League goals and seven in 35 West Ham appearances last season.
His four stoppage-time goals were the most by any player in the 2025/26 Premier League, surpassing Erling Haaland.
Brentford also signed Jaidon Anthony from Burnley for a reported £17 million after clubs showed interest in Wilson.

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