Brentford are close to completing a club-record transfer for RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangaré, with multiple reports saying the clubs have reached an agreement in principle. The proposed fee is reported at around £48 million, with figures also described as a package that would exceed Brentford’s previous record outlay. One report compares the expected cost to the £37 million plus £5 million in add-ons Brentford paid for Bournemouth winger Dango Ouattara last year. Another account frames the move as a major step in Brentford’s ongoing squad reshaping, identifying Sangaré as a leading target as the club looks to strengthen in midfield. Details of the final structure can vary by outlet, but all accounts indicate an advanced stage of negotiations between Brentford and Lens. No report included confirmation of whether the transfer has been formally completed, but the descriptions consistently indicate that Brentford are nearing a deal subject to final agreement and paperwork.