Valencia lead race for Brentford's Onyeka

Frank Onyeka wants to leave Brentford but will need to be permitted to exit on loan if he is to pursue interest from Spanish clubs, including Valencia, before the transfer deadline.

As it stands, the 26-year-old Nigeria midfielder, who is seeking more game time away from west London, would only be allowed to leave on a permanent transfer.

Valencia, Valladolid and Las Palmas have all registered serious interest in Onyeka - who made late substitute appearances against Crystal Palace and Liverpool this season.

But the three Spanish clubs can only afford to sign him on a season-long loan deal and would also need help to pay a portion of his wages.

Italian club Lecce and Russian giants CSKA Moscow have also made loan bids in the past few months.

Onyeka’s primary motivation to leave Brentford is to become a regular starter after over a year on the bench under manager Thomas Frank.