The issue with this deal has been Brentford's knowledge that Mbeumo is a priority and that the Cameroonian wants to go to Old Trafford, so they've been in a very strong bargaining position. The Bees also know that United still have plenty of money to spend,

He has experience playing more centrally and could perhaps fill that half position between the No.10 and wing to provide United with a new outlet to exploit. But, could Ruben Amorim be about to pull off the ultimate gamble instead and sign Mbeumo to be the Reds' new centre-forward?

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Brentford to sign Bryan Mbeumo after a long and drawn-out transfer saga.