DONE DEAL: Brentford take young midfielder Stuart Armstrong on trial as star displayed wonders

Brentford are giving a trial to former Southampton midfielder Stuart Armstrong, 32, who is a free agent and played in their friendly against AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.

Armstrong featured in the second half as Brentford won 5-2 against AFC Wimbledon.

Joe Lewis put Wimbledon in front early on but new signing Igor Thiago scored twice for Brentford, with Yoane Wissa also netting a penalty.

Kevin Schade and Bryan Mbeumo scored in the second half as Brentford extended their lead.

Mat Stevens got a goal back late on for Wimbledon, but Brentford still ran out comfortable winners.

Armstrong made over 200 appearances for Southampton, who he joined in 2018.

Prior to that, he played for Dundee United and Celtic, winning four league titles and two Scottish Cups during his time with The Bhoys.

Armstrong has 51 caps for Scotland and featured as a substitute in the defeat to Hungary at Euro 2024, controversially having a claim for a penalty dismissed.

Brentford will be determined to improve upon their 16th place finish in the Premier League last season.

Thomas Frank’s side get their new campaign underway when they host Crystal Palace on August 18.

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