Bryan Mbeumo to go on Man United's tour of US
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Man Utd have admired Bryan Mbeumo for some time and feel he is a good fit for Ruben Amorims system; United submitted an improved offer worth £71m on Thursday; the forward is expected to have a medical
Bryan Mbeumo is finally closing in on a move to Manchester United after the Red Devils agreed a deal with Brentford for the forward.
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.
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.
Like Frank, Mbeumo is now leaving Brentford after a fee rising to £70m was agreed with United. On Friday, his former Brentford manager Frank was asked about the Cameroon international and said: "Bryan, of course, is a fantastic player. I have been with him for five years.
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TEAMtalk on MSNBrentford drop huge clue on outcome of Man Utd talks for MbeumoBrentford appear to have dropped an almighty hint about the outcome of Manchester United's attempts to sign Bryan Mbeumo.
The latest clue revealed by Fabrizio Romano suggests that Manchester United are well and truly closing in on an agreement with Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo.The Premier League giants have been