Why Manchester United agreed to pay a premium for Mbeumo, how the negotiations played out and how they hope he will prove money well spent

Bryan Mbeumo wore Manchester United shirts with Cristiano Ronaldo growing up and is now excited to follow in his footsteps at the “biggest club in the world”. The 25-year-old finally completed his move from Brentford on Monday for £65million plus a potential £6million in add-ons after weeks of negotiations.

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

Bryan Mbeumo could make his Manchester United debut against Everton on August 3. United signed Mbeumo from Brentford in time for him to travel to the US for the pre-season tour, but he was absent from the squad against West Ham in New Jersey due to his late arrival from Brentford.

Bryan Mbeumo has become Manchester United’s second major signing of the transfer window after completing a move from Brentford for a reported $87 million.

Manchester United announced Bryan Mbeumo as their latest summer signing after the Cameroon international put pen to paper on a contract until June 2030.

Manchester United are ready to get revenge on Brentford for delaying Bryan Mbeumo's transfer, with the two clubs battling for a Senegalese whizkid.

TBR Football can confirm when Mbeumo is expected to undergo his medical and what the Red Devils’ main focus is with regards to the player. TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey has confirmed that Man United have struck a deal worth £65million plus add-ons for Bryan Mbeumo.