Baba Rahman: Former Chelsea Defender Set for Premier League Return After Links to Brentford

Baba Rahman: Former Chelsea Defender Set for Premier League Return After Links to Brentford

Lukman Mumuni
updated at March 28, 2024 at 3:17 PM
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  • Brentford are interested in Ghana defender Baba Rahman
  • The PAOK Thessaloniki defender left England last summer
  • The ex-Chelsea defender has been in good form in Greece

Ghanaian defender, Baba Abdul Rahman, has reportedly popped up on the radar of English Premier League side, Brentford.

The former Chelsea left-back could make a quick return to England after just a season in the Greek topflight league with PAOK Thessaloniki.

Rahman has been in fine form since leaving Chelsea last summer, playing a pivotal role in PAOK's outstanding campaign both domestically and in Europe.

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Baba Rahman in action for Chelsea in the English Premier League. Credit: @ChelseaFC.
Source: Twitter

According to Ghana Soccernet, the Premier League outfit are preparing a £5 million move for the 29-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window.

Thomas Frank's side have struggled for a permanent left-back following the injury to Rico Henry while Sergio Reguilon's loan deal expires this summer.

The Bees are currently battling for survival but the manager is already looking at reinforcements for next season with the Ghanaian high on the list.

Meanwhile, Rahman is enjoying one of his best campaigns in Europe, having netted four goals and provided two assists for PAOK this season, per Transfermarkt.

He was on target as PAOK staged a remarkable comeback to eliminate Dinamo Zagreb to reach the quarter-final of the Europa Conference, where they will face Club Brugge.

Rahman reacts after collapse in Greek Cup

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghanaian defender, Baba Abdul Rahman, opened up on his horrific experience after collapsing during the Greek Cup semi-final between PAOK and Panathinaikos.

The Black Stars left-back fell unconscious after clashing in the air with a Panathinaikos player during the game last month.

The medics arrived on time to treat the defender as he regained consciousness. He was later rushed to the hospital for further treatment.

Rahman explains Black Stars' decision

Sports Brief also reported that Ghanaian defender, Baba Abdul Rahman explained his decision to reject an invite for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

The former Chelsea left-back was initially named in the 55-man provisional squad by former coach Chris Hughton before he was omitted from the team that travelled to Ivory Coast.

He has since not returned to the national team despite returning to top form.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.