Brentford have managed to distance themselves from relegation concerns, though it is anticipated that they will part ways with their player in the summer. Reports suggest that the player may be a good fit for manager Erik ten Hag, but his alleged salary demands could cause friction with high-earning player Fernandes. The reported demands are said to be £10,000 per week more than Fernandes, and may also pose an obstacle to Toney’s potential new contract with Brentford.

Despite wearing the armband, Fernandes is not the highest earner at United, and it is uncertain whether Varane will stay as no new contract has been agreed upon at the time of writing. It has also been speculated whether Ivan Toney could join Manchester United. Toney himself expressed his aspirations for the season’s end and mentioned the possibility of moving to Madrid if Brentford were to sell him.

Despite a recent loss to Burnley, Thomas Frank’s team has gone undefeated in their last four matches, alleviating worries about relegation. A victory at Luton in their next game could secure Brentford 10 points clear of the drop zone and virtually guarantee another season in the Premier League.