Brentford have completed the signing of Mali international Mamadou Sangaré from Lens for €48 million, a landmark fee that sets a new record sale for the French club. Sangaré joins the Premier League side after a stellar season with Lens.
In a separate transfer, Hull City are closing in on a deal for Nice forward Mohamed-Ali Cho, with a reported fee of £17 million. According to L'Equipe, the two clubs are close to reaching an agreement. The move is seen as smart Premier League business for Hull.
Both transfers involve Ligue 1 players moving to the Premier League during the summer window.