Brentford have agreed a club-record deal worth up to £42.5m to sign Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara.
Medical Scheduled in London The 23-year-old Burkina Faso international is expected in London on Friday for his medical, having pushed for a move after limited involvement at Vitality Stadium. He scored nine goals in 37 appearances across all competitions last season.
Forest Interest Ends with Hutchinson Deal Nottingham Forest had shown interest in Ouattara earlier in the window but instead sealed a £37.5m agreement with Ipswich Town for England Under-21 winger Omari Hutchinson. Brentford also saw a £35m bid for Hutchinson rejected last month.
Wissa Future in Doubt Ouattara’s arrival could impact the future of Bees striker Yoane Wissa. Manager Keith Andrews confirmed the 28-year-old will miss Sunday’s Premier League opener at Nottingham Forest amid uncertainty over his position. Newcastle United have already had a £25m plus £5m add-ons bid for Wissa turned down.
