Brentford hope to complete the signing of Sampdoria midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard this week.
The 22-year-old is due for a medical ahead of an £11.8 million move with £5m in add-ons.
The Dane could make his debut when Brentford host Manchester United next week.
The Bees' move for Damsgaard had been held up earlier this week amid talks over a clause to reduce his salary were the club to suffer relegation.
Brentford finished 13th in the Premier League last campaign and kicked off this season with a 2-2 draw against Leicester.