The season is up and running

This weekend is round 2 of the premier league season. An early start because of the world cup being held in winter because of the oppressive heat.

So this weekend is the first home game against the well- known Manchester United, who were poor in their first match and the Bees pulled back to get a good draw.

Erikson is gone- to Man Utd, and maybe a fine replacement has been found?

Brentford snap up Mikkel Damsgaard from Sampdoria for €15m

  • Danish international joins Bees on five-year deal
  • Damsgaard could make debut against Manchester United
Mikkel Damsgaard at Sampdoria
Mikkel Damsgaard made 49 appearances for Sampdoria but his last season there was beset by injury. Photograph: Getty Images

Fabrizio Romano and Joel MiansWed 10 Aug 2022 12.55 BST

Brentford have agreed a deal to sign the highly rated Denmark midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard from Sampdoria on a five-year deal for a fee of €15m (£12.7m).

The 22-year-old has completed his medical and will become the club’s sixth summer signing.