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Brentford 'closing in on Ben Mee signing'

By Matthew Tranter, Reporter | 21 July 2022

Brentford are closing in on the signing of 32-year-old central defender Ben Mee on a free transfer following his departure from Burnley, according to a report.

Brentford are closing in on the signing of 32-year-old central defender Ben Mee on a free transfer this summer, according to a report.

Mee left Burnley at the end of the 2021-22 campaign upon the expiration of his contract at Turf Moor, having spent 11 years at the club following his move from Manchester City.

The veteran was unable to help Burnley in their bid for survival in the top flight towards the end of last season, after picking up an injury against Leicester City on March 1.

The Englishman helped caretaker boss Mike Jackson in a supporting role on the touchline for the remaining couple of months, but is now set to return to his role on the field with Brentford, according to The Athletic.

It had emerged on Wednesday that the Bees were in talks to sign the free agent ahead of the 2022-23 campaign, and after reportedly agreeing personal terms, Mee looks set for a move to West London according to the report.

The report outlines the concerns that manager Thomas Frank is facing in the defensive department ahead of their season opener at Leicester on August 7, with both Ethan Pinnock and Kristoffer Ajer set to miss the game due to injury.

Mee is tasked with filling that gap in Brentford's back line, and will bring with him the experience of over 200 Premier League matches with Burnley should he make the move.