The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported Thursday that United bid $87 million up front and close to $7 million in add ons to Brentford for Mbeumo, and Sky Sports are among those sayin g the bid’s been accepted and the Cameroon international is set for a medical.

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

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

Brentford issue statement after club-record sale to Manchester United - Mbeumo departs Brentford after six successful years in west London

Manchester United placed their initial bid worth £55 million in early June. However, it was rebuffed and followed by a £62.5 million offer at the end of the month that also fell short.