Brentford reach 48m agreement in principle to sign Lens Mamadou SangarBrentford FC have reached a 48m agreement to sign Lens defensive midfielder Mamadou Sangar (24), according toFoot Mercato.On Tuesday,LEquipebroke the news that the Malian international was very close to sign for Keith Andrews Bees for a similar amount. Sangar only joined Lens a year ago from Rapid Wien in a 8m deal, but he has been instrumental in leadingLes Sang et Orto the UEFA Champions League group stage and to their maiden Coupe de France title.For weeks, Lens discreetly held talks with Brentford, who are set to part ways with Chelsea-bound England international midfielder Jordan Henderson, over Sangars transfer to the Bees.Foot Mercatoreports that few details still need ironing out between Brentford and Lens, but both clubs eventually reached an agreement in principle last night. With his transfer entering his final steps, Sangar sat out Lens friendly Como Cup games.It would be a club-record deal for both parties, eclipsing Brentfords 42m signing of Bournemouths Dango Ouattara and Lens 40m sale of Los Openda to Leipzig three years ago.GFFN | Bastien Cheval