Bournemouth have signed Wales international centre-back Chris Mepham from Championship side Brentford for a reported £12million ($15.6m).
Mepham, 21, has signed a "long-term contract" with the Cherries, having developed into one of one of the most highly rated young British defenders.
After coming through Brentford's academy, Mepham made his breakthrough last season, making 21 appearances for the Griffin Park club and nailing down a spot in the starting XI in the second half of the campaign.
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The former Wales Under-21s captain added to that with another 22 outings this term and has impressed despite Brentford languishing in 17th in the table.