Brentford are closing in on the signing of Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare, with the deal reported to be worth £41 million. The 24-year-old is expected to travel to the UK for a medical as the move advances toward completion.
Sangare is being lined up as Brentford's midfield replacement after Jordan Henderson's exit. The proposed transfer would represent a major investment as the club looks to reshape its options in the center of the pitch.
Although the fee is significant, it is said to fall just below Brentford's club-record outlay. The report notes that the total is slightly under the £42 million the club paid in a previous deal last summer, with a sell-on clause also included in the Sangare agreement.
If the medical goes smoothly, Brentford will be a step closer to confirming one of their biggest signings. The move would bring in a Lens midfielder with high expectations attached, while underlining Brentford's intent in the transfer market.
