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Dango Ouattara started 22 Premier League games for Bournemouth last term Brentford have completed a club record deal of up to £42. 5m to sign Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth. The Burkina Faso forward joins the Bees on a five-year contract with the option of a further year. The 23-year-old, who scored nine goals in 37 games in all competitions last season, is viewed as a replacement for Bryan Mbeumo, who moved to Manchester United in July. "We're really happy to get Dango in, " said Brentford boss Keith Andrews. "He's someone that we were aware and surprised could be available and, once we knew that signing him might be a possibility, we really focused on trying to get him. "We liked his Premier League experience, even at his young age, and he just hasn't found the rhythm yet because of a lack of consistent game time. " Sources close to Ouattara, who joined Bournemouth in January 2023 from French side Lorient, told BBC Sport he was keen to move as he had struggled to carve out a prominent role at the Cherries. Andrews believes he could prove to be a valuable acquisition for Brentford. "He suits the way we want to play - he has something that we were lacking in the forward line, and he will complement what we already have in the building, " added the former Republic of Ireland midfielder. "The fans will love him - he's the type of player that they will get off their seat for. " Nottingham Forest previously held an interest in Ouattara, but instead opted to sign England Under-21 winger Omari Hutchinson for £37. 5m from Ipswich. It remains unclear whether Ouattara's arrival will pave the way for striker Yoane Wissa to leave Brentford. On Thursday, Andrews said Wissa would not play in their Premier League opener at Forest on Sunday amid doubts about his future. Newcastle United have had an offer worth £25m plus £5m in add-ons for the 28-year-old rejected. Latest Brentford news, analysis and fan views Ask about Brentford - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser 'Lovely guy' & 'top signing' - Reijnders shines for Man City Australia come from 22-0 down to beat South Africa Diaz & Kane help Bayern win German Super Cup Jeremy, Richard and James embark on an epic road trip across Vietnam The inside story of the CIA continues Was Lucy Letby rightfully convicted? Are women-only dating advice groups helpful or harmful? Sunderland beat West Ham to make triumphant top-flight return. Video Sunderland beat West Ham to make triumphant top-flight return Haaland & Reijnders star as Man City overpower Wolves. Video Haaland & Reijnders star as Man City overpower Wolves 'People think I'm uneducated' - getting to know Wayne Rooney Red Roses partner with Barbie before World Cup Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time. Video Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time Liverpool leave it late to beat Bournemouth in six-goal thriller. Video Liverpool leave it late to beat Bournemouth in six-goal thriller 'He has made young players dream' - the making of Liverpool icon Salah Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away. Video Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.