Brentford sign Sangaré for club-record fee

Brentford have signed 24-year-old Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangaré from French club Lens for a club-record fee reported to be around £38.5m ($52m). Sangaré, who helped Lens finish second in Ligue 1 and win the Coupe de France last season, has signed a five-year contract with a club option for an additional year. Brentford head coach Keith Andrews praised the signing, describing Sangaré as a long-tracked target who adds complementary qualities to their existing midfield.