Brentford 
Plymouth 
- 4 March
- 100+ views
Exclusive: Brentford respond to Plymouth Argyle's Matthew Cox approach
Football Insider has learned that Brentford have rejected an approach from Plymouth Argyle for goalkeeper Matthew Cox.
Will Matthew Cox leave Brentford and join Plymouth?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Rumours suggest Plymouth is keen on Matthew Cox, yet with a probability of only 46%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.
- Usually, Plymouth buys players who have less potential than Matthew Cox.
- Plymouth has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Matthew Cox (22).
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Conor William Hazard)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Conor William Hazard)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Conor William Hazard)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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More potential than previously attracted players
Alternatives of Plymouth
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
52.9
53.6
|
Federico Del Frate |
 Virtus Entella
|
€0.2M |
|
52.9
53.2
|
Andreas Hansen |
 Nordsjaelland
|
€1.0M |
|
52.9
54.0
|
Alex Bono |
 DC
|
€63.2K |
|
52.8
53.3
|
Saifeddine Charfi |
 Zarzis
|
€0.5M |
|
52.8
55.0
|
Mads Kikkenborg |
 Molde
|
€0.4M |
|
52.8
60.8
|
Nikolas Polster |
 Wolfsberger
|
€2M |
|
52.8
62.7
|
Lubomir Belko |
 Viking
|
€1.7M |
|
52.7
52.7
|
Óscar Alexánder Whalley Guardado |
 Chivas
|
€0.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Thiago | 16-02-2026 | Report | |
| Kevin Schade | 09-01-2026 | Report | |
| Michael Kayode | 09-01-2026 | Report | |
| Nathan Collins | 01-10-2025 | Report | |
| Yoane Wissa | 23-07-2025 | Report | |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 13-06-2025 | Report | |
| Michael Obafemi | 23-08-2024 | Report | |
| Sergi Canós | 11-07-2023 | Report |
Matthew Cox
GK
Skill: 50.9
Pot: 56.4
Team
Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€1M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.8M – €1.2M
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Who is Matthew Cox?
Matthew Cox (ENG) is a a sweeper keeper and currently plays for Shrewsbury Town. Matthew Cox is 22 years old (2003/05/02) and he is 182cm tall. He prefers both feet. His jersey number is 34. Matthew Cox has also been used as a ball playing keeper.
Matthew Cox's current transfer value is between €0.8M and €1.2M. His last transfer was from Brentford to Shrewsbury Town in 2026. Shrewsbury Town loaned Matthew Cox for free from Brentford.
Matthew Cox latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
