BRENTFORD have beaten a string of Championship clubs to the signing of Southampton defender Harlee Dean .

The 20-year-old played 28 games for the Bees during a successful loan spell from the Saints this season.

And boss Uwe Rosler has fended off competition from sides further up the pyramid to secure the talented centre-back on a two-year deal.

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