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Brentford close in on a £12.5m capture of Sampdoria playmaker Mikkel Damsgaard as Thomas Frank seeks to replace Christian Eriksen after Dane left to join Manchester United

Brentford are closing on a £12.5million deal for Sampdoria midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard.

The fee will involve add-ons for the 22-year-old Denmark international, who can play left wing or behind the striker, and would help fill the void left by Christian Eriksen's departure.

The Dane played a key part in helping Brentford finish mid-table in their first Premier League season.

Brentford are closing on a u00a312.5million deal for Sampdoria midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard.

But despite having a lucrative offer to remain in west London, Eriksen decided to join Manchester United.

Damsgaard was one the standout players at Euro 2020 last year as Denmark reached the semi-finals.