Brentford close on deal for Millwall youngster Stephenson
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Brentford are closing in on signing Millwall youth captain Josh Stephenson.
The west Londoners are in advanced talks to secure the 18-year-old, who won the Professional Development League Cup and led his team to the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup, on a five-year contract.
Stephenson has been attracting Premier League interest after an exceptional season at academy level.
He helped Millwall shock Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals, only to be beaten by Leeds United in the last four.
The technically gifted centre-back, who can also play in midfield, also registered 11 clean sheets, scored five goals and laid on seven assists.
Brentford are expected to give Stephenson a prominent role in their revamped B team, with a pathway to first-team football available under Thomas Frank.