Brentford have reportedly agreed to sign Mamadou Sangare from Ligue 1 side Lens in a deal worth £41 million. The 24-year-old midfielder had a standout 2025-26 season for surprise title challengers Lens, playing 29 Ligue 1 games and earning a place in the Team of the Season.
What happened?
Brentford have agreed to sign Mamadou Sangare from Lens in a £41m deal, the almost club record fee. The 24-year-old midfielder had a standout 2025-26 season for surprise title challengers Lens, playing 29 Ligue 1 games and earning a place in the Team of the Season.
Why it matters for Brentford
The signing of Sangare is a significant coup for Brentford, who are looking to strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season. The 24-year-old midfielder has already shown his quality in the top tier of French football, and his arrival at the Bees could be a major boost to their title hopes.
What comes next?
Sangare is now preparing to travel to the UK for his medical, which is expected to take place in the coming days. Once the medical is complete, the deal will be officially confirmed, and Sangare will become the latest addition to the Brentford squad. With the signing of Sangare, Brentford are looking to build on their strong finish to the 2025-26 season, where they finished 9th in the Premier League with 53 points.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 9th in Premier League, 53 pts, 14W-11D-13L from 38 games, recent form DDLWL. Goals this season: 55 scored, 52 conceded (+3 goal difference). Title race: 32 points behind leaders Arsenal. Last result: Liverpool 1-1 Brentford (2026-05-24). Recent form (last 5): 0W-4D-1L (DDDDL, most recent first).
