Manchester United announced the signing of forward Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford for a transfer fee sources told ESPN was worth in excess of £70m.

Manchester United have bought Bryan Mbeumo for an initial £65m to take Ruben Amorim ’s summer spending on attackers past £120m. The Cameroon international, whose fee could rise to £71m if add-ons are triggered, has signed a five-year deal at Old Trafford, while United have the option to extend it for a further season.

Manchester United have completed the signing of forward Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford. Mbeumo, 25, has signed a five-year deal to June 2030 at Old Trafford, with the option of a further 12 months.