Dango Ouattara Set to Join Brentford in Club-Record Transfer

Dango Ouattara is about to join Brentford from Bournemouth. The transfer could reach £42 million with add-ons, making it the club’s biggest signing ever.

OUATTARA TO BECOME BRENTFORD’S BIGGEST SIGNING

Brentford and Bournemouth have agreed on the terms for Dango Ouattara‘s transfer. It will cost £37 million plus up to £5 million in add-ons. Ouattara, who is 23, will have a medical examination in London soon. He pushed for the move, and Brentford made a strong offer. Bournemouth wanted to keep him, but they agreed to sell. Ouattara played 88 Premier League games and scored 11 goals for Bournemouth since joining from Lorient in January 2023. Reports confirm that Brentford is close to signing Dango Ouattara.

THE IMPACT FOR BRENTFORD AND BOURNEMOUTH

This transfer is important for Brentford. They finished 10th last season and want to do better. Manager Keith Andrews likes Ouattara’s speed and flexibility. He can play as a winger or a central striker. Ouattara’s arrival may allow Yoane Wissa to join Newcastle United, as Brentford rejected a £25 million bid from Newcastle United for Yoane Wissa. Bournemouth finished 9th last season, matching their highest-ever top-flight finish, and must strengthen their attack now. They are looking at Amine Adli from Bayer Leverkusen.

OUATTARA’S ROLE AND BRENTFORD’S NEXT FIXTURE

Ouattara will likely play in Brentford’s attack right away. Brentford’s first Premier League game is against Nottingham Forest, who finished 7th last season. This signing shows Brentford’s desire to finish in the top half. Bournemouth will play against reigning champions Liverpool in their first game without Ouattara. Everyone will be watching how quickly Ouattara fits in with his new team and what impact he will have.