Manchester United spent more than six weeks attempting to strike a deal that suited them for priority transfer target, Bryan Mbeumo. In the end, Brentford came out on top, pocketing a £71million package for a player they paid around £6m to sign from Troyes in 2019.

The deal comprises an initial £65m fee, to be paid in four instalments, plus a maximum of £6m in potential bonuses.

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank wanted to bring Bryan Mbeumo with him to north London but the Brentford star is now poised to join Manchester United in a big-money transfer

However, the brilliant news for Mbeumo is that his preferred No. 19 is indeed available at Old Trafford. Last worn by Raphaël Varane for the Red Devils and previously donned by the likes of Amad Diallo, Rashford, Danny Welbeck and Dwight Yorke, it seems likely to be the shirt he takes once his signing is confirmed.

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with the latest on the future of Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo

Over six weeks after submitting their first offer, Manchester United have today sent what they insist will be their final proposal for Bryan Mbeumo.The ever-reliable transfer expert David Ornstein

The Manchester United squad are reported to be delighted by the news of an agreement to sign Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo. Mbeumo made clear his desire to sign for United at the start of the summer transfer window but was made to wait through two unsuccessful bids, before the Red Devils finally struck a deal worth £71 million ($95.3 million).