BRENTFORD are close to signing Millwall defender Josh Stephenson on a five-year deal.
The Bees are in advanced talks for the eighteen-year-old defender, according to BBC Sport.
Stephenson captained the Lions to the Professional Development League Cup last season when Larry McAvoy and Chris Perry’s side also reached the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup before losing to Leeds United.
Stephenson will initially join Brentford’s B team.
Millwall have seen a number of talented young players leave them in recent seasons, including Samuel Edozie and Darko Gyabi to Manchester City, and Zak Lovelace to Glasgow Rangers.
