During Graham’s time at Liverpool, Brentford repeatedly signed players who scored highly on Liverpool’s data modelling. Centre-backs Pontus Jansson and Zanka, for example. Frank Onyeka was regarded by Liverpool as the best young midfielder in Denmark. Yoane Wissa, who has excelled for Brentford in recent seasons, also featured on Liverpool’s radar.

Jordan Henderson's exit from Ajax has been confirmed with the England midfielder describing it as an honour "to represent this incredible institution."

England midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to join Brentford after leaving Ajax, the PA news agency understands. The 35-year-old will return to England after agreeing an early exit from his contract with the Dutch side,