'Top two - why not?' - Why Sangare turned down top clubs for Brentford

Mamadou Sangare could have been playing Champions League football this week. After all, the signs point to him being an elite-level player.

Not only did the midfielder star for RC Lens last season - playing a key role as they finished as Ligue 1 runners-up and French Cup champions - but there were major European clubs eyeing up his signature over the summer.