HITC Sport understands Brentford have launched a £4million bid for Belgian defender Bjorn Engels.
Brentford have tabled a bid for Olympiacos defender Bjorn Engels as they look to strengthen their squad before the close of the transfer window, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.
Brentford are looking for defensive reinforcements after selling John Egan to Championship rivals Sheffield United and they have targeted Engels as his replacement.
Engels has impressed for Olympiacos since joining them in the summer of 2017 from Club Brugge, but the Greek club are understood to be willing to sell him for the right offer despite the player still having three years to run on his contract.
The former Belgium Under-21 international made 23 appearances in all competitions for Olympiacos during his debut season in Greece.
A number of Belgian clubs including his former side Club Brugge and Genk have been linked with moves for Engels, but Brentford are hoping to lure the central defender to West London.
Brentford made a stunning start to the new season with a 5-1 win over Rotherham last weekend and Bees boss Dean Smith is looking to make some inroads in the transfer market to strengthen his squad before Thursday’s transfer deadline.
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