Brentford’s Kayode on radar of Milan, Juventus and PSG but player wants to stay in England

Michael Kayode has emerged as one of the most coveted full-backs in European football following an impressive season at Brentford, with AC Milan, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain all understood to have registered interest in the Italy international, though significant obstacles stand in the way of any deal.

According to Calciomercato.it, Brentford value the Italian at between €35 and €40 million, a figure that poses a considerable challenge for both Milan and Juventus given that neither club will have Champions League revenue next season.

The English club exercised their right to buy from Fiorentina for €17.5 million in the summer of 2025, and having seen Kayode develop into one of the Premier League’s standout young defenders, are in no mood to sell cheaply.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 25: Michael Kayode of Brentford dries the ball with a towel before taking a long throw-in during the Premier League match between Brentford and Liverpool at Gtech Community Stadium on October 25, 2025 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Kayode’s Premier League preference poses biggest hurdle for Serie A suitors

The financial obstacle, however, may prove secondary to the player’s own wishes.

Kayode’s preference is to remain in England and continue his development in the Premier League, with a return to Italy currently viewed only as a fallback option.

Interest from La Liga and Ligue 1 is reportedly more appealing to the defender, with PSG understood to be among the clubs who have expressed admiration for his profile.

For Juventus in particular, Kayode had been considered a priority target to satisfy UEFA’s homegrown requirements, but persuading the player to leave England looks like the harder task.