According to Sky News, current boss Matthew Benham will sell some shares to Gary Luberner, a billionaire who once operated Autoglass' parent company. The deal is expected to be announced as early as Tuesday.
In addition, Hollywood producer Matthew Vaughan (whose masterpieces include "Sandwich Cake" and "Two Smoke Bowls") is also expected to participate in the investment. An insider revealed that the valuation of the club in this equity acquisition is between 400 million and 450 million pounds. Although the details are unclear, there are speculations that it may eventually involve an equity transfer of up to 25%.
If the deal is confirmed, this will further prove the interest of wealthy investors in the top clubs in England. The minority stake in Crystal Palace Club has been acquired by New York Jets owner Woody Johnson in recent weeks, a deal accelerated by former shareholder John Tector's stake in the French club Lyon.
This summer, Brentford Club is undergoing a major transformation, with head coach Thomas Frank joining Tottenham, and forward Brian Mbemo also received continuous attention from Manchester United. Under Benham's management, Brentford rose from a low-level league to the Premier League and moved into a new stadium near Kew Bridge in 2021.