Brentford have completed the permanent signing of Jaidon Anthony from Burnley for an undisclosed fee, with the 26-year-old forward penning a four-year deal at the Gtech Community Stadium. The agreement also includes a club option for a further year.
Anthony arrives in west London as an established Premier League attacker, having scored 11 goals and provided five assists in 70 English top-flight appearances to date. The move sees him return to the division following Burnley's relegation from the Premier League last season, and it adds proven quality to a Brentford side that fell agonisingly short of European qualification in 2025-26.
Keith Andrews Delighted With New Arrival
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews made no secret of his enthusiasm for the deal, revealing that the club have tracked the winger for some time.
"We're delighted to be able to sign Jaidon. We've been aware of Jaidon's journey for a long, long time and have always admired him from afar."
Andrews was particularly impressed by how Anthony performed in difficult circumstances at Turf Moor, and believes the forward is an ideal fit both on and off the pitch.
"He did really well last season, which is difficult in a team that got relegated. After meeting him, it became very evident that he'd fit into the culture of the club and add to the squad. He still has so much more room for growth and improvement, and we're really looking forward to working with him."
From Arsenal's Academy to the Premier League
Born in Hackney, Anthony spent 10 years in Arsenal's academy before joining the youth ranks at Bournemouth following a successful trial period.
His first taste of senior football came in the National League South with Weymouth, who he joined on loan for the second half of the 2019-20 season. Anthony made three appearances before football was paused due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but he returned to make a telling impact as the Terras ended an 11-year absence from the National League via the play-offs. He scored in a 3-2 semi-final win against Dorking before converting a penalty in the shoot-out victory over Dartford in the final.
Back at Bournemouth, Anthony marked his Cherries debut with an assist in a 3-2 loss against Preston North End in December 2020. He established himself as a regular in 2021-22, missing just one Championship game and contributing eight goals and six assists as Scott Parker's side finished as runners-up to secure promotion to the Premier League.
The winger featured prominently in the top flight the following campaign, making 30 league appearances and scoring three goals as Bournemouth secured a 15th-placed finish.
Promotion Pedigree With Leeds and Burnley
Anthony spent 2023-24 on loan at Leeds United, where the Whites finished third in the regular season before losing 1-0 to Southampton in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.
He then excelled on a season-long loan at Burnley in 2024-25, registering 15 direct goal involvements in 43 outings as the Clarets won promotion with 100 points, finishing second behind Leeds on goal difference only. That temporary move was made permanent in May 2025.
Last season, Anthony played in all but one of Burnley's Premier League games, scoring eight times and contributing four assists. Brentford supporters will remember one of those strikes well: he found the net against the Bees at Turf Moor in February.
Jaidon Anthony Career Record by Season
| Season | Club | Competition | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | Weymouth (loan) | National League South | Promotion via play-offs, scored in semi-final |
| 2020-21 | Bournemouth | Championship / FA Cup | Debut assist v Preston, seven appearances |
| 2021-22 | Bournemouth | Championship | 8 goals, 6 assists, promotion as runners-up |
| 2022-23 | Bournemouth | Premier League | 30 appearances, 3 goals, 15th-placed finish |
| 2023-24 | Leeds United (loan) | Championship | Third place, play-off final at Wembley |
| 2024-25 | Burnley (loan) | Championship | 15 goal involvements, promotion with 100 points |
| 2025-26 | Burnley | Premier League | 8 goals, 4 assists, 37 appearances |
What Anthony Brings to Brentford
The signing addresses one of Brentford's priority areas after a campaign in which Andrews rotated options in the wide attacking positions. Anthony offers directness, end product and a track record of performing under pressure, whether chasing promotion at Burnley and Leeds or battling relegation last season.
With two promotions from the Championship already on his CV and 70 Premier League appearances behind him, the Hackney-born forward joins a Brentford side aiming to go one better than last season's near miss on European football. You can keep track of every deal involving the Bees and their rivals on our Premier League transfers hub, or browse the most expensive Premier League transfers ever and the history of British record transfer fees.
Jaidon Anthony Brentford Transfer FAQs
Here are the answers to the most common questions about Jaidon Anthony's move to Brentford.
How long is Jaidon Anthony's Brentford contract?
Anthony has signed a four-year deal with Brentford, and the club hold an option to extend the contract by a further year.
What is Jaidon Anthony's Premier League record?
Anthony has scored 11 goals and provided five assists in 70 Premier League appearances for Bournemouth and Burnley, including eight goals last season.
Which clubs has Jaidon Anthony played for?
Anthony came through Arsenal's academy before joining Bournemouth, and has since played for Weymouth on loan, Leeds United on loan, and Burnley, whom he joined permanently in May 2025.
Has Jaidon Anthony scored against Brentford?
Yes. Anthony scored against Brentford at Turf Moor in February 2026 during Burnley's Premier League campaign last season.