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Leicester, Everton and Newcastle 'are prepared for a January transfer battle over Brentford captain Pontus Jansson', with the defender's contract expiring at the end of the season

Brentford captain Pontus Jansson has reportedly emerged as a January transfer target for Leicester, Everton and Newcastle, with the defender out of contract next summer.

The Swede has played a crucial role in the Bees' Premier League success this year, leading the west London side into the top half of the table.

But according to The Guardian, Jansson is attracting interest from a number of top-flight rivals who may look to sign the defender next month.

Pontus Jansson has emerged as a January transfer target for a number of Premier League clubs

The former Leeds centre-back put potential buyers on red alert after recently claiming Brentford were a 'smaller club' than those he's previously played for.