Ben Mee: Ex-Burnley captain set to join Brentford on a free transfer 

Ben Mee made 351 league appearances for Burnley Brentford are set to sign ex-Burnley captain Ben Mee on a free transfer. The defender, 32, left the Clarets when his contract expired following the club's relegation to the Championship for the first time since 2015. Mee spent 11 years with Burnley, helping them to two promotions to the Premier League. He initially joined the Clarets on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City in 2011 before signing permanently the following August. Mee ended last season assisting caretaker coach Mike Jackson as Burnley were relegated. Brentford lost midfielder Christian Eriksen to Manchester United earlier in July, shortly after signing Albania goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha on a free transfer. The Bees have also signed Hull City forward Keane Lewis-Potter and Bologna defender Aaron Hickey. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. Our coverage of Brentford is bigger and better than ever before - here's everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment Everything Brentford - go straight to all the best content

Brentford Sign Ex-Burnley Defender Ben Mee 

Text size Brentford have signed former Burnley captain Ben Mee on a free transfer after agreeing a two-year-deal with the defender. The 32-year-old left Burnley when his contract expired following their relegation from the Premier League last season. Brentford boss Thomas Frank said the centre-back would add "quality and experience" to his squad. "I really love his defensive mindset," he said. "He knows how to defend the box, he knows how to block a shot and he knows how to win duels. "He will bring leadership and communication to the team, which is very attractive. "He has a very good left foot and will be very good for us on set-pieces in both boxes. I am looking forward to adding him to the squad." Mee, who played almost 400 times for Burnley over an 11-year period, is Brentford's fourth signing of the transfer window, joining Aaron Hickey, Keane Lewis-Potter and Thomas Strakosha in west London. Back in the top flight after a 74-year absence, Brentford finished 13th in the Premier League table last term. jw/smg/jc The Barron's news department was not involved in the creation of the content above. This story was produced by AFP. For more information go to AFP.com.© Agence France-Presse

Brentford 'closing in on Ben Mee signing' 

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.

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