Transfers: Mee becomes a Bee, Gayle joins Stoke City

Brentford have further strengthened their squad ahead of the new Premier League season by signing Ben Mee on a free transfer.

The 32-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with the Bees following the expiration of his contract at Burnley, who he served with distinction for over a decade.

Boss Thomas Frank said on the club's official website: "I am very happy that we have signed Ben. He will add a lot of quality and experience to the squad. He had six good years for Burnley in the Premier League.

"I really love his defensive mindset; he knows how to defend the box, he knows how to block a shot and he knows how to win duels.

"He will bring leadership and communication to the team, which is very attractive. He has a very good left foot and will be very good for us on set-pieces in both boxes. I am looking forward to adding him to the squad."

Mee, who played almost 400 times for the Clarets over a 11-year period, becomes Brentford's fourth signing of the summer, joining Aaron Hickey, Keane Lewis-Potter and Thomas Strakosha in west London.

Stoke have confirmed the signing of Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle for an undisclosed fee.

Gayle, who spent six years at St James' Park, has agreed a two-year deal with the Potters and is their sixth summer signing.

The 32-year-old told Stoke's official website: "I'm buzzing to be here and I can't wait to get started now.

"There were a few parties that were interested, but for me it was about finding a club that was right for me and after speaking to the gaffer and the coaches I heard everything I wanted to hear."

Gayle signed a five-year contract when joining Newcastle from Crystal Palace in 2016 and agreed a new three-year deal with the Magpies in 2021.

He scored 23 goals in all competitions in his