Brentford Under-18s head coach Lydia Bedford will welcome a new cohort of scholars as she begins her preparations for pre-season and the upcoming campaign. Jon-Paul Pittman remains her assistant for the new term.

A number of players join the club having already experienced academy football. There are also some players from Brentford FC Community Sports Trust.

Before being eligible to sign their first professional football contract, all players in their under-17 year must commence the season with a scholarship agreement.

Once the players completed the required formalities, we caught up with Michael Adesida, head of academy recruitment, to gain an insight into the new group of scholars.

Luka Bentt: Previously involved with academies in America, he is a versatile midfielder who is comfortable with both feet and enjoys playing incisive passes. The youngster was also at Cre8tive Academy.

Domeiro Bobb-Semple: A skilful, forward-thinking player who can play anywhere across the front three. He joins us from Arsenal.

Michel Boni: Previously at Leicester City, he is an athletic forward with a good eye for goal and strong physical presence.

Staitham Bowen: An authoritative centre-half who has had spells at Liverpool and Burnley.

Naeem Giscombe: He can play anywhere across the front three, has an eye for goal, and consistently tries to get into the box. He joins from Reading.

Aidan Golding: An intelligent left-sided defender who reads the game well. He was previously with Chelsea.

Otis Honor: A tidy left-footed player who is technically proficient, and adept at finding spaces in attacking areas to impact the game positively. He joins following his time at Manchester United.

Yerime Ouattara: A versatile and creative player who can play both as a central midfielder or as a right-back. He was previously with Tottenham Hotspur.

Nedved Owusu: Joining from the Community Sports Trust, he is a very quick and direct winger, known for his ability to take on his man.

Isaiah Powis: A defensive-minded midfielder who is comfortable on the ball under pressure. He joins after being with Sheffield Wednesday.

Enrique Roca: Previously at Manchester City, he is a technically proficient midfielder and enjoys finding spaces in attacking areas.

Archie Trimboli: Archie joins us from the Community Trust; he is a dynamic and versatile full-back who is comfortable using both feet.

Congratulations to all our new scholars!