Brentford seals deal for Ecuador star Darwin Guagua

Brentford have wrapped up a deal with Independiente del Valle for young Ecuador midfielder Darwin Guagua, per Fabrizio Romano. The 18-year-old has already bid farewell to the Quito club's supporters and is set to travel to England to complete his move to the Premier League side.

Guagua joins the list of Ecuadorian talents making the leap to European football after the verbal agreement was finalized with the English club. The midfielder represents Brentford's continued focus on bringing young prospects into their project.