Brentford have reportedly made a major breakthrough in their pursuit of Matteo Cancellieri, with Lazio accepting their latest bid for the player. The forward is now locked in contract discussions as they look to get a deal done as quickly as they can. While key details still need resolving, the player's move now appears to be a matter of “when,” not “if.” Talks remain ongoing, though with no rival clubs reported in the mix, Brentford are progressing without added pressure. Brentford have been strong going forward this season, with 35 goals scored in 21 games (1.67 per game). Matteo Cancellieri would give them depth and keep that attacking firepower going all season. Lazio have also been linked with Alfonso Pedraza, Alex Toth and Yuri Alberto while Brentford are reportedly monitoring Kaye Iyowuna Furo, Othmane Maamma and Quinten Timber. Can't get enough Brentford transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for the latest transfer news as it happens.