Brentford have made their first signing of the January transfer window by recruiting Fiorentina defender Michael Kayode on loan for the rest of the season.
The deal for the 20-year-old contains the option to be made permanent in the summer.
The Italy Under-21 right-back has made 12 appearances for Fiorentina this season, having broken into their side in 2023-24.
A product of the Juventus youth system, Kayode impressed at Italian fourth-tier side Gozzano to earn a move to Florence in 2021.
“Michael is a player that we think will suit Brentford and the physical nature of the Premier League very well,” said Brentford director of football Phil Giles.
“We have watched him for a while, and he has probably been a bit unlucky not to play more games already this season.”
Thomas Frank’s side, who are 11th in the Premier League, play their next match at Crystal Palace on Sunday (14:00 GMT).