Transfer talk surrounding Othmane Maamma is intensifying, with reports suggesting Brentford are monitoring the Watford forward closely. The player has caught the attention of several scouts as other clubs prepare for a potentially active transfer window. Brentford have laid out their intentions, but valuation and timing remain under debate. Sunderland, Brighton and Newcastle are keeping tabs in case talks collapse or progress slows further. So far this season, Brentford are averaging 1.47 goals scored per game (28 goals /19 games), close to the Premier League average. Othmane Maamma would be expected to help them push higher and add more variety in attack. Watford continue to be linked with Julio Cesar Soler while Brentford are also rumoured to be tracking Quinten Timber. More on this story as it develops. Need more Brentford transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Brentford.