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On Monday, we asked you to tell us why you fell in love with Brentford and some of your favourite moments supporting them.

You have already been getting in touch with your photos and stories and here is just a taste from Matt:

"We're the Red, Black and White Army... We are Brentford, super Brentford, super Bees... Bees, Bees, Barmy Army... From Division Four to the Premier League, supporting Brentford FC over the past 30 years has been a rollercoaster with a lot of fun on the ride.

"For the past 10 years, my son Jacob has joined me on the rollercoaster. I love the atmosphere us fans create at the home matches and I feel valued by the club for my support."

Join the conversation and send your best photos about why you love the Bees.

Your first visit to the stadium? A special kit? An amazing away trip?

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Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport football news reporter

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Brentford striker Yoane Wissa continues to train away from the first team amid uncertainty over his future and interest from multiple rival clubs.

The 28-year-old arrived at training on time before meeting manager Keith Andrews and sporting director Phil Giles to indicate his preference to continue training alone.

Wissa has previously threatened he will never play for Brentford again in past talks with Giles amid reports a £25m bid from Newcastle was rejected last week.

Tottenham and Nottingham Forest are also believed to be interested in the Congo international.

Andrews is preparing his team to face QPR on Saturday which will also be the first time he speaks about the situation publicly.

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BBC Sport football news reporter

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Yoane Wissa remains in limbo after leaving Brentford's 10-day training camp in Portugal amid transfer interest from Newcastle.

The 28-year-old striker threatened to never play for the club again during talks with Brentford director of football Phil Giles and is keen to play Champions League football.

His future remains unclear as he has been training at Brentford's training base instead of in Portugal with a small group of coaches and other players for this interim period.

The sessions are not at the level of intensity or tactical detail to the ones conducted by new manager Keith Andrews, but are enough to keep the Congo international fit.

The rest of Brentford's squad return from Portugal on Tuesday, will be given a day off and return to training on Thursday before a pre-season friendly at Loftus Road against QPR on Saturday.

It is currently unclear whether Wissa will re-integrate himself in the squad until either Newcastle make a further bid or walk away, with Nottingham Forest also known to have expressed an interest.

Brentford are not willing to sell DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, 28, to Newcastle at any price unless they sign a replacement first. (ipaper - subscription required, external)

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There is something unique about a football fan's love for their club.

As once said by the great Arrigo Sacchi: "Football is the most important of the least important things in life".

Tears of joy - and heartbreak. Friendships forged. Memories that last a lifetime.

Sometimes it is there from the beginning, sometimes a moment is what starts it all or takes it to another level.

Wherever it comes from, the love for a club is often there for life.

As a new season edges closer, we want to know why you love Brentford.

When was the moment it all began?

What is your most special memory?

Your first home game? Earliest shirt? A seminal away trip?

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Ian Westbrook
Fan writer

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Much has been written about Yoane Wissa and his apparent desire to go on strike to force a move away from Brentford.

We will only know the truth when we see if Wissa turns up for training this week.

One thing I am sure about, though, is that Brentford never would have promised Wissa a year ago that he could leave this summer.

Everybody knew this would be the time when Bryan Mbeumo would move on and the club would not have agreed to let them both go at the same time.

Things may have been different if record signing Igor Thiago, who barely played last campaign following a pre-season injury, had been fit.

Last year would have been the Brazilian's settling-in season, but as he is a year behind schedule, Wissa's Premier League experience is still very much needed.

In the past, Brentford sold players way too cheaply, but no longer. We hold all the cards here, with a one-year option in the club's favour meaning Wissa is still effectively under contract for two more seasons.

However, the Bees always say every player has a valuation and if that is met then we are open to selling, but that could be why a figure of £50m has been mentioned - to put off clubs.

Thiago is the main striking alternative but winger Kevin Schade could play through the middle. However, if Wissa goes then another experienced Premier League striker will be needed.

This season is hard to predict, as nobody knows whether Keith Andrews is a good manager - only time will tell.

Losing Christian Norgaard, in particular, was a massive blow but Jordan Henderson is a good and clever replacement.

Everybody will write us off but I am optimistic that, given the talent we have, we will still be a Premier League club in 12 months' time.

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Brentford head coach Keith Andrews says he has "loved every minute" of the club's pre-season training camp in Portugal, adding that he is "really pleased" following the 1-1 draw with Primeira Liga side Gil Vicente on Friday night.

Igor Thiago was the only player to get on the scoresheet as summer signings Caoimhin Kelleher, Jordan Henderson and Antoni Milambo were all handed their first minutes in his first game in charge.

"I've loved every minute of it," Andrews told the club's media, external after the friendly. "We have pushed the players to where we want to bring them. We have been demanding of them.

"I was really pleased overall. This week has been geared towards this game and the plan was to play the majority of players for 45 minutes in two different halves.

"The first half had the more senior players playing, getting to know each other, working on things from training. It was maybe not to the level we wanted, but it is pre-season and that's why we are working on it.

"I was slightly disappointed with the start of the second. We were a bit passive but then we got a grip of the game and we were solid. The younger team out there will gain confidence from that."

The Bees are travelling back to England next week to continue their pre-season preparations, but Andrews could be without Brazilian youngster Gustavo Nunes who was forced off with an injury in the second-half.

"He has obviously felt his hamstring," Andrews said. "It is devastating for him because he came back from his holiday slightly earlier to get ready for pre-season and put himself in this position.

"After a frustrating season last year with injuries, hopefully it is nothing too serious because he is a talented player."

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Brentford have unveiled their new away kit for the 2025-26 season, inspired by the Bees' connection to nature.

The strip celebrates the club's "historical associatioin with bees" that goes back to the early part of the 20th Century.

It features a brown-coloured base with gold-coloured detailing and marks the first time the club has used their single Brentford bee logo.

There is a bee-wing pattern throughout the shirt, with gold detailing across the collar - which has a special 'Bees' logo on the back - as well as the sleeves.

To support Brentford's sustainability efforts, the replica away shirts are made of 100 % recycled polyester, which helps prevent materials from being sent to landfills and requires less energy than conventional polyester.

What do you make of it?

Choose your verdict here

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We asked whether Brentford should be doing all they can to keep Yoane Wissa or sell the striker, following news he has left the club's pre-season base in Portugal for talks over his future amid interest from other Premier League clubs.

Here are some of your comments:

Chris: It's perfectly simple really. Wissa MUST remain at the club and we have to rebuff any offers for him. Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo and Christian Norgaard contributed exactly two-thirds of our Premier League goals between them last season (44 of 66). Irrespective of Wissa's age and transfer value, we have to factor in the financial impact of being relegated, especially with a rookie manager. Surely?

Elizabeth: If he's unhappy staying, perhaps it's time for him to go.

Allan: Although we always seem to recruit well and someone steps up to the plate, I think after losing our manager, goalkeeper, captain and our best forward in this transfer window, and despite buying in some good replacements, losing Wissa would be disappointing. But if he wants to go and they meet our valuation, then he should go.

Nick: Wissa is a fan favourite and clearly very popular around the squad. He also scored 19 non-penalty goals last season. All that is almost impossible to replace but I don't think we can stand in his way either. Close that transfer window now!

Peter: Never believed it's worth trying to keep a player who wants to go. Get the best deal and move on. I have total faith that the future is bright.

Nick: Wissa has been a great servant of the club and one of the hardest-working players on the pitch. He would be of serious value to any club and deserves a chance, similar to Mbeumo, to play at a higher level and in Europe. However, his value should not be underestimated and £25m is a joke - £40-50m would show the respect to the player that they really want him.

Rick: Mbeumo and Wissa have been great assets. however, with Mbeumo already gone and with all the other changes - particularly Thomas Frank and Christian Norgaard having also left - it's a chance to rebuild again for the future. There is a strong enough squad, and although sad to see him go, it's the right time for Wissa to earn a good sum somewhere else and for Brentford to cash in on this asset. Just when key players have left and you wonder how the Bees will manage, they always succeed in doing a little bit better. Look at Ivan Toney going - the team played even better without him. Same now with Wissa - the club get a worthwhile transfer fee and Wissa gets the big payout he deserves.

David: I've always rated Wissa since we signed him. To lose both Mbeumo and Wissa would be tragic. I trust there will be a plan but I'm glad I don't have to make it!

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Brentford have rejected an opening offer of £30m from Premier League rivals Newcastle United for forward Yoane Wissa. (TBRfootball, external)

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Brentford defender Kim Ji-soo has joined German second-tier club Kaiserslautern on loan for the whole of the 2025-26 season.

The 20-year-old started the FA Cup third-round loss to Plymouth and made four other substitute appearances last term - three of them in the Premier League.

"This is an excellent opportunity for him to go and play competitive football at a good level," said Bees director of football Phil Giles.

"He has made good progress since joining us and we were very pleased to see him get a Premier League debut last year."

Sami Mokbel
Senior football correspondent

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After leaving the team's pre-season base in Portugal, Yoane Wissa will now hold talks with Brentford director of football Phil Giles.

Newcastle, Spurs and Nottingham Forest are among those with a firm interest in signing the DR Congo forward.

The outcome of the meeting is likely to be pivotal towards how Brentford approach resolving Wissa's future.

Brentford recently tried to open negotiations with Wissa over a new contract, but he is understood to prefer a move away this summer.

It comes after Bryan Mbeumo left for Manchester United in a deal worth an initial £65m.

Brentford initially had no intention of losing both Mbeumo and Wissa this summer.

However, with Wissa turning 29 in September, the scenario of a depreciating asset - who this summer could command a fee in the region of £40m, if not more - will likely be a consideration.

That he has just 12 months left on his current deal, though there is an option to activate by a further year, is another factor to mull over.

Should the club double down on keeping Wissa after Mbeumo's exit? Or would they be better cashing in and having a clean slate to work with?

Let us know

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With Brentford having already lost their manager and captain, they are now going through a period of seemingly never-ending transfer speculation around their star players, so we asked for your views on the summer of upheaval for the Bees.

Here are some of your comments:

Charlie: Losing Thomas Frank will be the biggest problem. We've sold a lot of top strikers before (Neal Maupay, Said Benrahma, Ollie Watkins, Ivan Toney) and survived, but there are a lot of core players now going. Jordan Henderson could be a good leader and Igor Thiago will hopefully play and be good. With all the money coming in, I can't understand why we're not going for Liverpool's Harvey Elliott - surely a good fit?

Carl: It is a massive summer for the club. We will need to recruit across the pitch to keep up recent levels. I would raid the unhappy bunch at Manchester United and give people like Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho their mojo back - in exchange for a fulfilling life with less money!

Darrell: Brentford fans expect nothing. Look at where we came from? The past 13 years have been one hell of a journey, but there is no doubt that the summer of 2025 is going to test the club's approach. Bring it on!

Stuart: A difficult summer with Bryan Mbeumo and Frank swapping mid-table obscurity for a relegation dog-fight, Mark Flekken heading off to Germany, Christian Norgaard off to sit on Arsenal's bench, and now speculation about Yoane Wissa. But it is not all doom and gloom. We have upgraded our keeper, Henderson is a perfectly able short-term replacement for Noorgard, Thiago will shine up front in place of Wissa, and hopefully we can get a deal done for Omari Hutchinson as a replacement for Mbeumo. The only uncertainty is whether or not our new manager can successfully make the step up. Come on, you Bees!

HerzyBee: Brentford fans embrace change as part of the club's development. We trust the management to fire up the conveyor belt of talent and replace those who have moved on. There is a bond of trust that the club looks forward but learns from the past. 'Little old Brentford' has gone - and the 'bus stop in Hounslow' moves onward and upwards...

Anthony: We at Brentford know what we are - a selling club. Every year we sell our star. Every year we are doomed by the media for relegation. Every year pundits are surprised by us and a new star emerges. Keep doubting us, because we revel in it! Here's to another year of critics being wrong!

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Brentford's Yoane Wissa would prefer to join Tottenham and reunite with Thomas Frank, despite Newcastle United showing an interest in the forward. (Talksport, external)

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If you don't mind us saying so, it feels like you Brentford fans are having a strange summer.

The Bees have received some investment - as this page reported earlier in the week - which should, in theory, help improve the squad.

Naturally, there's the small matter of the club's charismatic manager leaving, which was far from ideal. The loss of the captain wasn't great either.

And, in some respects, is this image below perhaps a scenario that represented a worst nightmare back in May?

Forgive us for using an image of our own site but you can see where we are going with this.

A lot is going on at the Gtech - it's a lot to digest and the future seems blurry.

So please, in detail, tell us what you think about things and how you're feeling.

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Dan Roan
Sports editor

If Liverpool do sign Hugo Ekitike at Newcastle's expense, then you'd imagine the Magpies will reflect on their decision to walk away from a £20m deal to sign the 23-year-old striker three years ago, only to then pivot and sign Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad.

Ekitike's emergence as one of the continent's best young strikers has seen his value sky-rocket. His asking price is part of the reason why Newcastle have failed to sign the French striker in recent days.

Ekitike's rise to prominence has also resulted in Europe's top clubs entering the equation.

When Liverpool come knocking it's hard to ignore. His 26 goals in 47 appearances for Frankfurt has been enough for the Merseysiders to take the plunge in a deal that will cost in-excess of £70m.

Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is aiming to have the deal for Ekitike closed by the end of the weekend, while Newcastle's wait for a new striker moves on.

They are interested in Yoane Wissa, but it will be intriguing to see how Manchester United's latest bid for Brentford team-mate Bryan Mbeumo impacts the Democratic Republic of Congo international's potential move to St James' Park.

Brentford are adamant they don't want to lose Wissa and Mbeumo this summer, particularly given the upheaval that has already impacted the west London club.

There are questions that still need answering for Newcastle - though those close to the club will tell you keeping Isak is the solution to most of their problems.

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