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Brighton sign Brentford star Maupay for £20m

Brighton and Hove Albion have completed the signing of striker Neal Maupay from Brentford for a reported £20million ($24m/€22m).

The 22-year-old has agreed to a four-year contract with the Seagulls after impressing in the Championship.

The attacker had been linked with a move to several Premier League clubs this summer, including a reunion with former manager Dean Smith at Aston Villa.

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The Frenchman netted 25 goals in 43 games for Brentford last season and has previously played for Ligue 1 clubs Nice and Saint Etienne.