Brentford in Advanced Talks for Lens Midfielder Mamadou Sangaré, Record €48M Fee Possible

Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangaré, a revelation of the season, is in advanced negotiations with Premier League club Brentford for a potential transfer fee of around €48 million. The 24-year-old Malian, who joined Lens from Rapid Vienna for €5M plus bonuses last summer, could become the club's record sale, surpassing Lois Openda's €40M move to Leipzig in 2023. Crystal Palace, coached by former Lens manager Pierre Sage, has also entered the bidding and may raise the offer. As of Tuesday evening, no deal was finalized but an agreement is nearing.

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