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Brentford sign Mikkel Damsgaard for £11.8m from Sampdoria on a five-year contract - with Denmark midfielder available to make his debut against Manchester United on Saturday

Brentford have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard from Serie A side Sampdoria and make his debut against Manchester United at the weekend.

The 22-year-old has completed his medical and was announced as the Premier League side's newest recruit in a move worth £11.8 million with a further £5m in add-ons.

Damsgaard has signed a five-year deal with Thomas Frank's side as he joins his fellow countryman in London and could make his bow in English football in Saturday's Premier League clash against Erik ten Hag's side.